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...
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,...
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 its 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...
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...
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...
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...
