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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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.

How to Attract More Goldfinches to Your Backyard

Boost your summer backyard space to attract even more eye-catching goldfinches.

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.

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.

The 4 Best Foods for Woodpeckers

Attract more woodpeckers to your backyard with a winning menu.

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.

Best Suet Feeders for this Winter

Temperatures throughout most of the US don't feel like it, but winter will be upon...

Choosing a Nyjer Feeder for Finches

Picking the right nyjer/thistle feeder can determine whether or not you will be able to...

Is that a Swallow in My Bluebird Box?

I'm always happy to see a swallow in a bluebird box.

How to Deal with Bully Birds at Your Feeders

Free up your backyard feeders for your favorite songbirds by learning how to discourage bully...

4 Foods to Attract Nuthatches to Your Yard

Attract these acrobatic fliers with a buffet of their favorite foods.

Tips for Fall Bird Feeder Maintenance

Fall is a great time to get your bird feeders in tip top shape for...

Sunflowers For Birds

Save money feeding birds by harvesting sunflower seeds from your garden.

Scenes from a Bird Nesting Colony

Wading birds frequently raise their young in mixed-species colonies. See photos from one bird nesting...

Bird Feeding Tips: Feeder Placement

While the type of feeder you select is important, where you put your feeders is...

Bird Nesting Season: Anhinga Courtship

Anhinga courtship behavior is a joy to watch. See video of a male anhinga during...
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Common Backyard Cavity Nesters

You can help a bird nesting in your backyard by providing places for cavity nesters.

Bird Nesting Season: Great Egrets

With spectacular breeding plumage, delicate mating displays, and adorable chicks, great egrets are fun to...

Attract Indigo Buntings with White Proso Millet

While these birds have a varied diet, one way you might attract Indigo Buntings is...

Feeding Birds with Oranges

Learn how to successfully attract orioles and other birds with sweet fruits.

Don’t Forget to Feed Our Native Sparrows

There are many native sparrows that you can attract to your backyard!

How to Attract Goldfinches With Your Garden

With the right flowers and plants that attract birds, your backyard can be a sanctuary...

Top Songbirds in America

Discover why you should be listening for these top-notch types of songbirds.

Bird Feeding Tips: Peanuts in the Shell vs. Shelled Peanuts

A commonly asked bird feeding question is what type of birds eat different types of...

Top 10 Plants That Attract Waxwing Birds

Every garden should have waxwings! With a little planning, you can bring in these gorgeous...