Attracting Birds

Learn how to attract birds to your backyard with these expert tips on plants and trees that attract birds, bird nesting and feeding birds.

Browse By:
A Steller's jay sits on a fence

Steller’s Jays: Learn How to Attract These Clever Black and Blue Birds

Get to know these smart and social western birds, including what they eat, where they're found, and how to attract them to your backyard.

Proven Bird Feeding Tips to Keep Birdseed Fresh

Keep your seed, suet and sugar water feeders filled and clean to attract more birds...

10 Types of Bird Feeders You Need in Your Backyard

You can never have enough bird feeders. Learn about the different feeders available, and make...

How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Teach your kids and grandkids about nature by making this easy homemade bird feeder. Woodpeckers...

3 Types of Seeds and Feeders Birds Love Best

Maximize the traffic in your backyard with popular seed and feeders that keep birds coming...

The Best Bird Feeders and Birdseed for Cardinals

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. Fill tube and platform bird feeders with their favorite types...

How to Grow Your Own Birdseed

Plant sunflowers and other native plants to attract more beautiful birds.

Get to Know Blue Grosbeaks and How to Attract Them

Blue grosbeaks are as gorgeous as they are uncommon. Here's where you can find them...

Attract Birds and Butterflies With Coneflowers

These easy-to-grow perennials attract plenty of pollinators and add a bright pop of color to...

12 Tips for Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders, and 5 Feeders That Work

Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can...

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...

How to Safely Observe Nesting Birds

Seeing baby birds grow and fledge is one of the joys of spring. Learn the...

Watch Baby Birds With Nest Cams and in Your Backyard

After the excitement of viewing nest cams, you may want to observe nesting birds in...

13 Super Cute Photos of Baby Birds You Need to See

So fluffy! Backyard birders and nature lovers share their heartwarming encounters with small, fuzzy baby...

Attract Nesting Birds with Better Birdhouses

Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get five key tips for attracting different species of...

10 Fascinating Facts About Mourning Doves

Mournings doves are beloved in backyards across America. Learn fascinating facts you should know about...

How to Repair a Cracked Birdbath

Learn how to fix a cracked birdbath so your backyard birds can continue to use...

How to Clean a Birdbath

Birding experts reveal the proper way to clean a dirty birdbath and how to prevent...

How to Attract Birds to Use a Birdbath

For a bigger bird population, just add water. Lure more species to your backyard with...