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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.

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5 Ideas to Feed and Attract Migrating Birds

Attract more spring birds to visit your backyard bird feeders during migration season with these...

6 Proven Ways to Attract Cardinals

Attract more cardinals to your backyard by growing plants with the berries and seeds they...

How to Attract Orioles

The early bird gets the worm when it comes to attracting orioles to your backyard....

The 8 Oriole Species You Should Know

Get to know each member of this colorful clan.

Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard with Nest Boxes

Be a bluebird champion! Help bluebirds survive and thrive one nest box at a time.

What You Should Do If You Find a Bird Nest

Here’s what to do when you come face-to-beak with a feathered family.

Get Ready for Baby Birds! 7 Tips for a Successful Nesting Season

Make way for nestlings! Springtime means baby birds. Learn how you can prepare your yard...

9 Unique Birdhouses Birds Can Actually Use

Decorative and unique birdhouses are fun, but not always practical for birds. These choices provide...

Create a Hummingbird-Friendly Plant Combo

Mix annuals from White Flower Farm for a plant container hummingbirds can't resist.

21 Simple Tips to Attract Winter Birds

Birds are even more beautiful in the midst of a few flurries. Here's how to...

4 Foods to Feed Birds in Winter

To attract more winter birds, add these best-loved options to your backyard menu.

Switch Up Your Bird Feeding Habits

Try something different in your backyard, and you'll be surprised what you see! Trade your...

Ask the Bird Experts: When Should I Clean Out My Birdhouses?

Our bird experts recommend best sugar water practices, when to clean birdhouses in winter, and...

4 Simple Tips for Hosting an Owl in Your Backyard

Be an owl landlord and roll out the welcome mat for these shadowy nighttime fliers.

Meet the Jays: Blue Jays, Steller’s Jays, and Western Scrub-Jays

Whether you think they're brilliant, bullies or both, there's plenty to discover about these clever...

Keeping House Sparrows Out of Bluebird Boxes

One of the most frustrating problems when taking care of bluebird boxes is trying to...

What Should We Really Be Feeding Ducks

Although many people feed bread to ducks, there are other much more nutritious options that...

How to Get Kids Excited About Birding

Give your favorite kids an adventure in their own backyard.

How to Attract Birds to a Small Backyard

Turn your small-space backyard into a haven for feathered friends.

What to Do If You Find a Nestling or Fledgling

This is the time of year when we get many questions about what to do...

9 Nutty Facts About Peanuts and How to Grow Them

Peanuts aren't nuts at all! Here's how to grow these tasty snacks that are actually...

Attract Northern Mockingbirds to Your Backyard

Keep your eyes and ears open for this talkative songbird.

5 Ways to Create a Bird-Safe Backyard

Keep your feathered friends healthy with clean feeders, fresh birdseed and a natural yard.

7 Interesting Facts About How Birds Nest

There's a lot more to bird nests than meets the eye.

How to Attract Robins to Your Yard or Garden

Meet the orange-breasted early bird that greets spring with a song.

The Basics of Bird Beaks

No matter the challenge, birds have the perfect tools for the job, right in front...

8 Extraordinary Facts About Bird Eggs

Learn more about eggs, the beginning of every bird's life.

Top Tips for Winter Bird Feeding

Cold weather and lots of snow can be very tough on birds but you can...

Attract More Juncos to Your Backyard

With the arrival of cool weather and fluffy white snow come flocks of pink-billed birds.

The 5 Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Seed Mix

Save money and make your own birdseed blend.