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From helpful bird species profiles to expert tips on attracting birds to your yard – we have all the information you need to start birding.

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Meet the Backyard Birds With a Bad Reputation

Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics about their behavior and personalities.

Identify Bird Eggs by Color and Size

What bird lays blue eggs? What do cardinal eggs look like? Look at photos to...

Cedar Waxwing Migration: Where Do Waxwings Go in Winter?

Learn about cedar waxwing migration and where these colorful birds might show up during the...

6 Proven Ways to Attract Cardinals

Attract cardinals to your backyard by growing plants with the berries and seeds they love...

50 Beautiful Winter Pictures Across America

Bundle up! These amazing pictures of winter landscapes and wildlife will make you want to...

When Do Bluebirds Nest and Lay Eggs?

Learn what time of year when bluebirds nest, what bluebird eggs look like, and how...

How to Keep House Sparrows Out of Bluebird Boxes

Our experts reveal how to keep sparrows out of bluebird houses and away from bird...

All About Robins Nests and Robins Eggs

Learn where to look for a robin's nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look...

How to Attract Robins to Your Yard or Garden

Meet the orange-breasted early bird that greets spring with a song. Learn how to identify...

How to Identify Palm Warblers

Learn what palm warblers look like, where birders can find these warblers in different seasons,...

Do Birds Reuse Their Nests?

We asked the birding experts if birds reuse nests year after year. Learn about the...

Where is the Best Place for a Bluebird House?

What is the best bluebird house location? The bird experts answer the question to help...

Help the Bluebirds: Monitor Bluebird Nest Boxes

Be a bluebird champion! Provide a bluebird box and become a volunteer bluebird monitor to...

What to Do If You Find a Bird Nest With Eggs or a Baby Bird

If you find a bird nest near your door, an abandoned bird nest with eggs,...

Get Ready for Baby Birds: Tips for Bird Nesting Season

Prepare for bird nesting season! Learn the materials birds need to build nests, how to...

The Winner of the 2020 Backyard Photo Contest!

Check out Birds & Blooms' 2020 Backyard Photo Contest winner and learn the amazing story...

12 Winter Birds Myths and Facts

Do birds get cold? Some birders worry winter birds will freeze on cold nights or...

Fun Facts About Birds in Pop Culture

Discover 6 facts about birds in pop culture and the role they play in history....

4 Foods You Should Feed Birds in Winter

To attract more winter birds, add these best-loved options to your backyard menu.