How to Attract Bluebirds: Tips and FAQs
Bluebirds are beautiful—it's easy to see why people are interested in attracting them. We’ve got easy tips and answers on how to attract bluebirds.
All About Robin Nests and Robin Eggs
Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes...
What Do Warblers Eat and How to Attract Them
What foods do warblers eat? See how you can bring in warblers to your backyard bird feeders.
5 Foods You Should Feed Birds in the Winter
Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter. Learn what birds eat in winter so you can...
Camouflage in Birds: Hidden in Plain Sight
Many birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot camouflage in birds if you know...
How to Identify and Attract Blue Jays
Blue jays are smart, bold and beautiful birds. Learn how to attract blue jays, what males, females and babies look...
Welcome Nesting Wrens With Wren Houses
Attract nesting Carolina wrens and house wrens by picking the right wren houses. Find out what kind of birdhouse wrens...
How to Choose the Perfect Chickadee Birdhouse
Learn the correct dimensions and essential features to look for in a chickadee birdhouse to give nesting chickadee families a...
Do Birds Eat Nuts? How to Safely Feed Nuts to Birds
Backyard birds will eat nuts — but it's important to offer them safely. Learn which types of nuts to offer,...
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, or if you see a...
Bird Feeder Placement: Where and How to Hang a Bird Feeder
While the type of feeder you select is important, learning how to hang your bird feeder is also part of...
How to Clean a Birdbath the Right Way
Offer clean water for your birds. Experts explain the best ways how to clean a birdbath and how to keep...
Do Birds Reuse Nests or Live in Nests Year-Round?
Find out if birds like hummingbirds and robins reuse nests year after year and for multiple broods. Learn about the...
House Hunters: Cavity Nesting Birds
Cavity nesting birds move into a nest box or chisel a home in a tree to raise a family. Discover...
Attract More Backyard Birds by Growing Sunflowers
Save money feeding songbirds by growing sunflowers. After the sunny flower petals fade, sunflower seeds feed hungry birds.
What Foods Can You Feed to Ducks?
Although many people feed bread to ducks, it's better to consider more nutritious foods. Learn if ducks can eat corn...
What Do Robins Eat? How to Attract Robins
Find out what robins eat in all seasons. Attract robins with their favorite foods and learn if you can bring...
Be a Good Bird Landlord With a Purple Martin House
Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to...
Bird Landscaping: Grow Plants to Help Backyard Birds
Grow bird-friendly plants for food and shelter. For bird landscaping, include berry bushes, evergreens, flowering trees and native plants.
Grow Your Own Birdseed Plants
Plant sunflowers and other native birdseed plants to feed backyard birds. Native plants also host caterpillars and butterflies.
How to Make a DIY Bluebird House
Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the...
Meet the Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest
Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush, a bird known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...
What Foods Do Northern Mockingbirds Eat?
Do northern mockingbirds visit bird feeders? Find out what foods mockingbirds eat and how to attract them to your backyard.
You Won’t Believe How Fast Mourning Doves Build Nests
You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...
The Only Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe You Need
Wondering how to make hummingbird nectar to fill your feeders? Get the simple DIY recipe for homemade hummingbird nectar.
12 Top Winter Bird Feeding Tips
Birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in. But you can help your feathered friends by following these...
Ask the Experts: Hummingbird Behavior Explained
Birding experts answer some of the most commonly asked questions about fascinating hummingbird behavior that you might see in your...
7 Biggest Bird Feeding Myths You Should Stop Believing
It's time to bust these common backyard bird feeding misconceptions. Don't fall for these false bird feeding myths.
What Foods Do Blue Jays Eat?
If you want to feed these bold birds in your backyard, you need to know what blue jays eat. Experts...
Top 13 Trees and Shrubs With Berries for Birds
Tasty fruits dangling from open branches entice birds, like cedar waxwings and American robins. Check out the best bird berries...
6 Homemade Bird Suet Recipes for Your Feathered Friends
Readers share their best suet recipes to make bird suet. Keep birds fueled and happy by following these tips for...