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.
How You Can Help Birds in Cold Winter Weather
Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...
Steller’s Jays: Clever Black and Blue Birds
Discover what makes the Steller's jay so special, including their social nature, clever tricks, and striking black and blue feathers.
Is Hot Pepper Bird Seed Safe for Birds?
Should you use hot sauce, chili powder or cayenne pepper to keep squirrels off your feeders? Learn if adding hot...
Grow a Dogwood Tree for Beauty and the Birds
Dogwoods trees have good looks, and they also attract wildlife. Add a dogwood tree to your yard for colorful flowers,...
All About Woodpecker Nests and Eggs
Wondering if you've found a woodpecker nest? Learn where they build nests and how many eggs they lay. Plus find...
Peanuts in the Shell vs. Shelled Peanuts for Birds
One commonly asked bird feeding question is what types of backyard birds can eat peanuts in the shell and shelled...
Offer Nyjer Seed to Attract More Finches
Learn where nyjer seed comes from and what types of birds eat it. Plus, find out what's the difference between...
What Does a Baby Woodpecker Look Like?
That unusual bird might be a juvenile or baby woodpecker! Learn what baby woodpeckers eat, how long they stay in...
Is That a Woodpecker at a Hummingbird Feeder?
Woodpeckers have a a varied diet and their eating habits might surprise you. Find out if it's common to see...
How to Attract Owls to Nest in Your Backyard
Where do owls live? Welcome these nighttime fliers to your yard. Experts reveal how to attract owls and provide shelter...
Is Salt Softened Water Dangerous for Hummingbird Food?
Find out whether salt water in hummingbird food is OK—or whether you need to stock up on bottled water during...
Grow Coneflowers to Attract Butterflies and Birds
Coneflower is a butterfly magnet. These easy-to-grow nectar flowers attract attract plenty of pollinators and add a bright pop of...
Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?
If you attract nesting birds, you may worry that snakes eat birds and eggs. Learn how to lower the risk....
14 Ways to Create a Bird-Friendly Garden and Yard
Birds & Blooms readers share tried-and-true advice for transforming your yard into a bustling bird garden and a haven for...
Grow More Native Plants for Birds
Native trees and flowers in your garden will bring in more birds than ever before. Learn which native plants are...
Do Cardinals Eat Suet From Bird Feeders?
Cardinals are frequent visitors to backyard bird feeders. But will your cardinals eat suet? Find out what the birding experts...
Grow a Crimson Bottlebrush Shrub for Pollinators
If you need a plant for pollinators and birds, crimson bottlebrush is a perfect pick! Learn how to grow this...
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...
Welcome Nesting Wrens With Wren Bird Houses
Attract nesting Carolina wrens and house wrens by picking the right wren bird house. Find out what kind of bird...
Discover How Orioles Weave Elaborate Nests
An oriole nest is unique and different from other bird nests. Learn where and how orioles weave their nests and...
14 Cute and Heartwarming Baby Cardinal Photos
See what a baby cardinal looks like, from egg to fledgling, with photos. Did you know baby cardinals don't have...
Grow Red Hot Poker for a Flock of Pollinators
You might know these plants as torch lilies, but birds and other pollinators in your yard know them as colorful,...
Can You Move a Bird Nest Near Your Home?
Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...
Female Cowbird: Notorious Nest Invaders
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...
This Is the Only Bird Nesting Material You Should Put Out
Birds are natural architects—they don’t need our assistance to build a nest—but here are some safe bird nesting materials you...
22 Best Bird Baths and Fountains for Attracting Birds
We found the best bird bath options and fountains, including concrete, ceramic, resin, stone, mosaic, metal, solar and plastic choices....
Welcome Feathered Families With Unique Birdhouses
Nest box requirements vary by species, but several characteristics for birdhouses are universal. Follow these guidelines for providing the safest...
Orioles and Fruit-Loving Birds Love to Eat Grape Jelly
Go beyond birdseed and mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly for birds. Fruit-eating orioles, catbirds and tanagers love...
Keep House Sparrow Nests out of Bluebird Boxes
Experts reveal how to keep house sparrow nests out of bluebird houses and away from feeders. Win the bluebird nest...
9 Funny Bird Nest Pictures You Need to See
From wrens who nested in the pocket of a pair of jeans to a hummingbird who nested on a chandelier,...
