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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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The Best Way to Attract Birds That Don’t Visit Bird Feeders

Attract towhees, juncos, sparrows and more by serving food on all available flat surfaces. Learn...

How to Attract More Goldfinches to Your Backyard

Attract American goldfinches to your backyard feeder with thistle and sunflower seeds. Plus, plant flowers...

Ask the Experts: Hummingbird Behavior Explained

Experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman answer the most commonly asked questions about hummingbird behavior and...

Steller’s Jays: Learn How to Attract These Clever Black and Blue Birds

Get to know these smart and social western birds, including what they eat, where they're...

13 Questions About Hummingbird Feeders Answered by Experts

Get the answers to everything you've ever wondered about your backyard hummingbird feeders.

7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Ants Away From Hummingbird Feeders

Pests be gone! Discover seven smart ways to keep bees, wasps and ants away from...

Your Guide to Feeding Mealworms to Birds

Insect-eating birds flock to these protein-packed treats. Learn the birds that love to eat mealworms...

How to Feed and Attract Birds All Year Long

As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird...

Proven Bird Feeding Tips to Keep Birdseed Fresh

Keep your seed, suet and sugar water feeders filled and clean to attract more birds...

How to Clean Bird Feeders

Follow these tips for cleaning and maintaining seed and suet feeders to keep your backyard...

10 Types of Bird Feeders You Need in Your Backyard

You can never have enough bird feeders. Learn about the different feeders available, and make...

How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Teach your kids and grandkids about nature by making this easy homemade bird feeder. Woodpeckers...

3 Types of Seeds and Feeders Birds Love Best

Maximize the traffic in your backyard with popular seed and feeders that keep birds coming...

The Best Bird Feeders and Birdseed for Cardinals

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. Fill tube and platform bird feeders with their favorite types...

How to Grow Your Own Birdseed

Plant sunflowers and other native plants to attract more beautiful birds.

Get to Know Blue Grosbeaks and How to Attract Them

Blue grosbeaks are as gorgeous as they are uncommon. Here's where you can find them...

Attract Birds and Butterflies With Coneflowers

These easy-to-grow perennials attract plenty of pollinators and add a bright pop of color to...

8 Different Kinds of Bird Nests and How to Spot Them

Home tweet home! Learn about different types of bird nests and where various bird species...

How to Safely Observe Nesting Birds

Seeing baby birds grow and fledge is one of the joys of spring. Learn the...

Watch Baby Birds With Nest Cams and in Your Backyard

After the excitement of viewing nest cams, you may want to observe nesting birds in...

13 Super Cute Photos of Baby Birds You Need to See

So fluffy! Backyard birders and nature lovers share their heartwarming encounters with small, fuzzy baby...

How to Attract Nesting Birds to Birdhouses

Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get five key expert tips for on how to...

10 Fascinating Facts About Mourning Doves

Mournings doves are beloved in backyards across America. Learn fascinating facts you should know about...

How to Make a DIY Bluebird House

Interested in attracting bluebirds? These DIY birdhouse plans will bring more of those songbirds to...

How to Repair a Cracked Birdbath

Learn how to fix a cracked birdbath so your backyard birds can continue to use...

How to Clean a Birdbath

Birding experts reveal the proper way to clean a dirty birdbath and how to prevent...

How to Attract Birds to Use a Birdbath

For a bigger bird population, just add water. Lure more species to your backyard with...

Meet the Best Bird Dads and Learn How They Help Out Around The Nest

Celebrate the hardest-working feathered fathers out there! These great bird dads don't fly away when...

11 Best Birdbaths to Attract Birds

Attract more birds by adding a birdbath, fountain or solar water feature to your backyard.

How to Clean Hummingbird Feeders

Backyard birdwatchers share their tried-and-true tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers.