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Ken Keffer

Ken Keffer

Nature writer Ken Keffer fondly remembers the spring duck migration in his native Wyoming, but now he gets most excited when irruptive finches, siskins and redpolls visit his feeders in Iowa.
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19 Berry Bushes Birders Should Grow

Want to attract more birds to your backyard? Start by growing berry bushes for birds in your landscape. Birds love to eat the fruit!

How Do Birds Get Their Names? (And Our Favorite Bird Nicknames)

What's in a name? Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.

The Top 9 Most Beautiful Birds in America

When it comes to these beautiful birds, we can’t help but admire them.

Coast to Coast Birding Hotspots for Every Season

You can go birding anytime, anywhere, including your own backyard. But if you’re up for...

Butterfly Hotspot: Travel to South Texas to See Hundreds of Rare Butterflies

Learn about the many rare butterfly species that visit the Lower Rio Grande Valley and...

How to Feed and Attract Birds All Year Long

As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird...

The Best Bird Feeders and Birdseed for Cardinals

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. Fill tube and platform bird feeders with their favorite types...

8 Different Kinds of Bird Nests and How to Spot Them

Home tweet home! Learn about different types of bird nests and where various bird species...

Bird Mimics and Mimicry: Three Birds to Know

Tune in to the copycat songs of mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers.

Owls of North America: Meet Your Nocturnal Neighbors

Step outside after dark and watch your backyard come to life as owls swoop through...

Bird Migration Secrets Revealed

There’s much more to bird migration than meets the eye.

Bird Watching: Sunset Birds

Don’t stop bird watching when the sun goes down. For some species, things are just...

10 Spectacular National Park Birding Sites

Fantastic bird sightings are nearly guaranteed when you plan your trip around these magnificent birding...

Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds

Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot...

Beach Bum Birds: Coastal Fliers and Beach Birding Locations

Put your toes in the sand at these beach birding locations and grab some binoculars—you’ll...

Backyard Birding in Small Spaces

With a little planning and some bird feeding basics from our experts you can attract...

Grassland Birds: Hidden Gems of the Prairie

Discover why grassland birds are the hidden gems of the prairie as well as some...

Raptors, Amazing Birds of Prey

Find out why these uncommon birds of prey are some of the most captivating in...

Watching Butterflies

Watching butterflies is a delight at any age, but finding them can be a challenge....

The Best Moments of Spring Birds

Spring can seem a long way off, until you see the first wren gathering nest...

Spark Birds: Learning to Love Birdwatching

A single spotting of your personal “spark bird” can ignite a lifetime of birdwatching.