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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.
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!
See the Best Birding Sites From Your Car
Northern Saw-Whet Owls: The Cutest Owls
Bird Courtship Rituals: Love Is in the Air
10 Foods You Aren’t Feeding Birds Yet
Everything You Need to Know About Red-Bellied Woodpeckers
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...
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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.
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