Hummingbird Eggs Are Even Tinier Than You Think
It's no secret that hummingbirds are tiny — but just how small are hummingbird eggs? Their teeny-tiny size might surprise you!
Wood Stork Delisted From Endangered Species List—But Is It Too Soon?
After being listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1984, wood stork numbers have rebounded significantly. Do the birds still...
Should You Put Out Dog Hair for Birds to Make Nests?
Will birds use dog hair for building their nests? Find out if experts say you should put out extra pet...
How to Safely Paint a Concrete Birdbath and Birdhouse
Birding experts offer advice on how to properly paint a concrete birdbath and a birdhouse to make sure they're safe...
Attract Birds With White Proso Millet Seed
White proso millet seed can be a great addition to your bird-feeding landscape. Learn which birds eat it, how to...
How to Identify a Savannah Sparrow
Get to know the delightful and unassuming Savannah sparrow. In summertime, look for this bird in grasslands throughout the United...
Is It Illegal to Knock Down Old Bird Nests?
After nesting season is over, what should you do with the old bird nests? Is it illegal to remove bird...
30 Pictures of Oriole Birds to Brighten Your Day
Readers share their best bird pictures of orioles, including Baltimore orioles, orchard orioles, Bullock's orioles, hooded orioles and more.
7 Fascinating Anhinga Bird Facts You Should Know
Dive into these amazing facts about anhinga birds, the sleek, long-necked black birds that hunt (and swim) underwater.
Why Do Some House Finches Have Yellow Feathers?
If you've spotted a yellow house finch, you might wonder if it's rare — and what caused the yellow coloration....
What Is a Rookery? All About Great Blue Heron Nests
Have you ever seen a great blue heron nest or rookery? Find out where, when, and how these magnificent birds...
8 Types of Sandpipers That Birders Should Know
Learn about the variety of different sandpipers you're most likely to see the next time you hit the beach or...
Top 16 Birds & Blooms Contest Photos of 2025
Birds & Blooms readers entered bird, bloom, butterfly, and hummingbird photos in the 2025 Photo Contest. See the images chosen...
Don’t Fill Your Birdbath With Garden Hose Water—Here’s Why
Filling a birdbath with fresh water helps the birds. But make sure the birdbath water you're using is safe for...
How to Keep Birdseed From Sprouting in Your Garden
Will heating birdseed stop it from sprouting when it hits the ground? See what experts say, and get more mess-free...
Meet the Merganser Ducks: Hooded, Common and Red-Breasted
Get to know the three types of merganser ducks found in the United States: hooded, common, and red-breasted. See how...
See the Winner of the 2025 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest
We reveal the 2025 Birds & Blooms Photo Contest grand prize winner. Learn the story behind the amazing owl photo.
How to Identify a Spotted Sandpiper
Keep an eye out near freshwater streams, rivers, and ponds to spot a spotted sandpiper. Plus, learn why they've been...
6 Birds That Look Like Bald Eagles
You know a bald eagle's signature white head but raptors can be tricky, especially in flight. See several birds that...
Join the Garden for Birds Project to Boost Backyard Habitat
Grow native plants for the birds! Learn about Cornell’s new Garden for Birds program and how to participate.
American Dipper: The Only Aquatic Songbird
The American dipper is a songbird that prefers water to the skies! Learn what the bird looks like and where...
Birding vs Bird-watching: What’s the Difference?
These two bird terms mean almost—but not exactly—the same thing. You can go birding or bird-watching, or both.
How to Identify a Sanderling
An energetic sanderling running along the beach will warm your bird-loving heart. Here's where to find this small shorebird.
How to Identify an American Avocet
Search for the lovely American avocet along coastlines, lakes, and ponds. Plus, learn about their unique technique when foraging for...
Greater Yellowlegs vs Lesser Yellowlegs: ID Challenge
These long-legged birds look similar but there are subtle differences to look for. Here's how to distinguish a greater vs...
How to Identify a Great Egret
What's that white bird in the swamp? Discover what a great egret eats, where it lives, and how the bird...
How to Identify a Tricolored Heron
Take a closer look at that long-legged heron — it might be a tricolored heron! Here's where to find these...
10 Rain Pictures That Will Make You Love April Showers
Rain, rain, please stay! These delightful rain pictures of birds, flowers and more will inspire you to appreciate wet weather.
Do Woodpeckers Mate for Life?
Discover which woodpeckers mate for life, and which pair up and then split up. Also learn how long pileated woodpeckers...
How to Identify a Vermilion Flycatcher
Head south to see this flame-red, desert-dwelling bird. Learn where to find a vermilion flycatcher, and what their song sounds...
Why Do Birds’ Feet Not Freeze in Winter?
Birdy, it's cold outside. But don't worry. Here's why birds' feet and feathers don't freeze in winter weather.
