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Ken Keffer

Ken Keffer

https://www.kenkeffer.net/
Professional naturalist and award-winning environmental educator and author Ken Keffer has penned seven books connecting kids and the outdoors. Ken is currently on the Outdoor Writers Association of America Board of Directors. Ken was born and raised in Wyoming. He's done a little bit of everything, from monitoring small mammals in Grand Teton National Park to researching flying squirrels in southeast Alaska. Ken enjoys birding, floating on lazy rivers, fly fishing, and walking his dog.
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Look for Energetic Verdin Birds in the Southwest

Find and attract verdins in southwestern scrubland settings. Plus, learn about verdin nests, see what verdins look like, and what foods they eat.

Discover the Amazing Types of Owls in North America

Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies....

The Top 12 Cutest Birds in America

The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds...

All About Red Bellied Woodpeckers

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

Where Do Birds Sleep At Night?

Unravel the mystery of where birds go to nap and rest after dark. Our bird...
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Tips for Watching and Photographing Butterflies

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

Summer Tanagers May be Hiding in Plain Sight

Seeing—or hearing—a colorful summer tanager is a red-letter day. Summer tanagers may be bright red—but...

The Best Cardinal Bird Feeders and Birdseed

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with...

16 Spring Warbler Birds You Should Know

Warbler birds are colorful and awe-inspiring, and tricky to find. Of more than 50 types...

Prairie Birds: The Stunning Species of the Grasslands

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

Meet the Pyrrhuloxia: Desert Cardinal of the Southwest

Learn all about the pyrrhuloxia, or desert cardinal, a bird found in the Southwest. Experts...

Beach Birds: Coastal Fliers and Beach Birding Locations

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

Discover the Joys of Sunset with Birds

Don’t stop bird-watching when the sun goes down. At sunset with birds, things are just...

Bird Migration Secrets Revealed

There’s much more to bird migration than meets the eye. Learn why birds migrate and...

Signs of Spring: 8 Great Spring Birding Moments

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

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 Owl: The Cutest Owls

The Northern saw whet owl is tiny, cute and recently newsworthy—one was found in the...
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Bird Courtship Rituals: Love Is in the Air

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

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.