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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.
prairie Birds: Hidden Gems of the grasslands

Prairie Birds: The Stunning Species of the Grasslands

Discover why prairie birds are the hidden gems of the grasslands, as well as some of the best birding locations to spot them.

Signs of Spring: 8 Great Spring Birding Moments

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens...

19 Berry Bushes Birders Should Grow

Want to attract more birds to your backyard? Start by growing berry bushes for birds...

See the Best Birding Sites From Your Car

Don’t try birding while driving—but you can always experience one of these popular birding sites...

Northern Saw-Whet Owls: The Cutest Owls

Northern saw-whet owls are tiny, captivating, and recently newsworthy—one was found in the Rockefeller Center...

Bird Courtship Rituals: Love Is in the Air

When it comes to courtship, birds pull out all the stops, using elaborate displays to...

10 Foods You Aren’t Feeding Birds Yet

Don’t limit your birds to seed, suet and sugar water. Keep ’em coming back for...

Everything You Need to Know About Red-Bellied Woodpeckers

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Here's how...

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...

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...

10 Spectacular National Park Birding Sites

Fantastic bird sightings are nearly guaranteed when you plan your trip around these magnificent birding...
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Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds

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

Backyard Birding in Small Spaces

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

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....

Spark Birds: Learning to Love Birdwatching

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

Plan a Big Day of Birding

Don’t have time for a Big Year of birding? Try a Big Day instead!

How to Introduce Kids to Birding and Nature

Get children to love birding, and those young birders become lifelong nature lovers.

Bird Banding and Citizen Science

Bird banding helps scientists understand behavior like bird migration. Learn about the process and how...