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 home.
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,...
Birding Guidelines: Birdhouse Hole Size Chart
Follow the guidelines on this birdhouse hole size chart to make sure you're offering the right birdhouse for your feathered...
How Long Do Baby Birds Stay in the Nest and More Nest Facts
Discover how long baby birds stay in the nest, how long it takes bird eggs to hatch, how baby birds...
17 Extraordinary Bird Egg Facts
Learn interesting egg facts, including what bird lays pink eggs, what bird lays eggs in another bird's nest and why...
Everything You Need to Know About a Cardinal Nest
Ever wonder about the cardinal nest in your backyard? Learn how (and when) cardinals build their cup-shaped nests with twigs...
How to Recognize Northern Cardinal Eggs
Wondering if the nest in your backyard contains cardinal eggs? Feel confident in your cardinal egg spotting skills with these...
Your Cardinal Birdhouse Questions, Answered
Want to see a family of cardinals in the spring? Find out if you should put up a cardinal bird...
Mystery Solved: Why You Never See a Baby Pigeon
Have you ever wondered why you never seem to see a baby pigeon? Find out the reason, and learn more...
When Should You Clean out Birdhouses?
Our birding experts recommend how and when to clean out birdhouses. Also clean out birdhouses after hosting roosting birds in...
What Foods Do Baby Birds Eat?
The spring and summer nesting season brings many baby birds to the backyard. Find out what baby birds eat and...
What Is a Fledgling? See How a Baby Bird Grows up
Find out what the five common bird life stages mean and see how robins and other baby birds look as...
Is a Tree Swallow Nesting in My Bluebird House?
Bluebirds aren't the only species to use nest boxes! Learn about tree swallows' nesting habits and why you should welcome...
9 Proven Tips to Attract Nesting Birds
Learn how to attract nesting birds to visit your backyard, including robins, bluebirds and wrens, with these helpful tips from...
Swallows Nest Types and Nesting Habits
Swallows spend much of their time flying. Learn the birding basics of where to find a swallows nest. Plus learn...
Ground Nesting Birds: Safe and Sound Underground
From crannies and crevices to tunnels, some birds nest in the ground. We dig into the nest secrets of burrowing...
Will a Robin Use a Birdhouse?
This cheery spring bird with a taste for worms is a welcome backyard guest. But will a robin nest in...
9 Different Types of Bird Nests and How to Spot Them
Home tweet home! Learn about the many distinct types of bird nests and the different locations where you might find...
15 Totally Adorable Baby Bluebird Pictures
You're sure to smile at these cute baby bluebird pictures showing the juvenile bluebirds and fledglings in the nest, with...
Baby Chickadees Are SO Small and Cute
Seeing a baby chickadee in your yard is sure to give you joy. Find out what baby chickadees look like...
How to Choose the Best Birdhouse to Attract Nesting Birds
Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get expert tips for on how to attract birds to a birdhouse and learn...
Great Egrets: Nests, Courtship and Baby Egrets
With spectacular breeding plumage, delicate mating displays, and adorable babies, great egrets are fun to watch during bird nesting season.
How to Attract Orioles to Your Backyard
Get expert tips on attracting orioles. Find out how to bring more oriole birds, including Baltimore oriole birds, to your...
Late Nesting Birds: When Do Birds Lay Eggs?
Nesting season is not done yet! Learn the bird nesting basics of these late nesters and find out how to...
22 Pictures of Super Cute Baby Birds You Need to See
So fluffy! Backyard birders and nature lovers share their heartwarming encounters and pictures of small, cute baby birds.
How to Attract More Goldfinches to Your Backyard
Get tips on how to attract goldfinches to your backyard. Learn what seeds goldfinches eat from feeders and flowers, and...
How to Identify Baby Orioles and Juvenile Orioles
Spring is here, and it's almost time to look for bird nests and baby birds. Learn what a baby oriole...
