Birding
From helpful bird species profiles to expert tips on attracting birds to your yard – we have all the information you need to start birding.
15 Common Backyard Birds You Should Know
New to birding? Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your yard.
Look for Violet-Crowned Hummingbirds in the Southwest
Look for violet-crowned hummingbirds in Arizona and New Mexico. Learn what these birds look like and discover facts about their...
15 Types of Hummingbirds Found in the United States
If you're wondering what hummingbird species are in your backyard, check out the 15 types of hummingbirds that breed in...
How to Create an Ideal Hummingbird Habitat
Hummingbirds need more than just a sugar-water feeder to thrive in your yard. Follow these tips to design a perfect...
Hummingbird Sugar Water 101
Everything you need to know about hummingbird sugar water to attract more of these tiny fliers to visit the feeders...
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard: Food, Water and Shelter
Follow these simple tips to make your yard a dream destination for birds. Learn how to attract birds by fulfilling...
9 Pictures That Will Change the Way You Look at Black Birds
From grackles and crows to ravens, these black bird pictures will make you appreciate the beauty and variety of black...
How to Identify Anna’s Hummingbirds
The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. It can be found all year along the Pacific Coast, as...
Get to Know Tough and Tiny Rufous Hummingbirds
Orangey-red rufous hummingbirds are feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see their...
13 Questions About Hummingbird Feeders Answered by Experts
Get the answers to everything you've wondered about your hummingbird feeders, like what to put in a hummingbird feeder and...
7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Wasps Away From Hummingbird Feeders
Bugs be gone! Discover seven smart and easy ways to keep bees and wasps away from your hummingbird feeders, without...
How Do Hummingbirds Use Their Tongues and Beaks?
Scientists tried for years to understand how hummingbird tongues work. Discover the fascinating ways these tiny fliers use their tongues...
Meet the World’s Largest and Smallest Hummingbirds
You might think all hummingbirds are about the same size, but two species stand out as the largest and smallest...
How to Identify Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
Look for ruby-throated hummingbirds in the eastern states during summer. See what males and females look like and learn about...
10 Types of Bird Feeders You Need in Your Backyard
You can never have enough bird feeders. Learn about the different types of bird feeders available, and make plans to...
The Best Botanical Gardens for Bird-Watching
Love to look at birds and plants? Grab your binoculars and head to these bird-friendly botanical gardens around the country.
Why Do Birds Sing in Spring?
Bird songs are plentiful during the spring, but have you ever wondered why do birds sing? Find out the reasons...
Water, Bugs and Spiderwebs: More Ways to Attract Hummingbirds
Want more hummingbirds in your yard? Hummingbirds need bugs to eat, water and places to perch. Plus discover why you...
Your Essential Guide to Hummingbird Food
Quick! Fill your feeders with hummingbird food for the best chance to attract these amazing birds. Learn how to make...
When Will Baltimore Orioles Arrive in Spring?
Learn when to start looking for Baltimore orioles during spring migration and how to keep track of when they'll be...
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...
What Can Birds Eat From the Kitchen?
Wondering what birds can eat? Attract birds with occasional treats that you have stocked in the kitchen. Offer peanut butter,...
Discover the Desert Birds of the Southwest
You'll be amazed by the ways these desert birds survive and thrive in dry country. Learn about the unique bird...
Orioles Can’t Resist This Oriole Nectar Recipe
This oriole nectar recipe combines several of orioles' favorite foods such as oranges and grape jelly. Try it in your...
How to Identify Bullock’s Orioles
In the West, oranges and sugar water will attract the Bullock’s oriole to your yard. Learn what the males and...