Attracting Birds

Flocks of juncos arrive with cold snowy weather. Learn the best foods to offer at feeders and plants to grow...

Discover facts about winter's favorite visitor: dark-eyed junco! Learn how long a junco bird lives. Also see why they are...

Can birds eat bread? Not all people foods are safe for birds. Leave these nine foods off the menu to...

We asked birding experts if birds like robins reuse nests year after year and for multiple broods. Learn about the...

Home tweet home! Learn about the many distinct types of bird nests and the different locations where you might find...

You're sure to smile at these cute baby bluebird pictures showing the juvenile bluebirds and fledglings in the nest, with...

Find and attract verdins in southwestern scrubland settings. Plus, learn about verdin nests, see what verdins look like, and...

Bluebirds are beautiful—it's easy to see why people are interested in attracting them. We’ve got easy tips and answers on...

Keep your feathered friends healthy and happy with clean bird feeders, fresh birdseed and a natural yard free of pesticides.

Building a good backyard bird habitat doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Here are tips to help create an...

Mountain ash trees are gorgeous, but offer much more than looks. Discover the berries and blooms that make the trees...

Are bigger birds bothering your songbirds? Learn how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds, starlings and other undesirable birds at...

Tasty fruits dangling from open branches entice birds, like cedar waxwings and American robins. Check out the best bird berries...

Say so long to the store-bought stuff and whip up a fresh batch of suet yourself! It's easy (and cheap!)...

When pine siskins visit, expect a flock. These feisty finches love thistle seeds. Learn what a pine siskin looks like...

Don’t limit your backyard birds to seeds and sugar water. Keep birds coming back for more by feeding them the...

Plant a firethorn bush in your backyard to welcome birds and bees while providing year-round beauty. This shrub features...

Learn the correct dimensions and essential features to look for in a chickadee nest box to give nesting chickadee families...

Offer new foods in your backyard, and you'll be surprised what you see! Mix up your bird feeding habits and...

Seeing a baby chickadee in your yard is sure to give you joy. Find out what baby chickadees look like...

Learn how to attract winter birds you want to see with these simple tips. Use these tricks to see more...

Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter. Learn what to feed birds in winter so you...

To attract and identify the types of chickadees in North America, learn about chickadee songs, favorite foods and where they...

Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...

While the type of feeder you select is important, proper bird feeder placement is also part of successful backyard bird...

Be water wise and attract more birds to your yard by planting drought resistant trees and plants for food and...

Attract cardinals by learning what cardinals eat, and where cardinals nest. Offer seeds and berries and grow shrubs for shelter.