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 you might spot a mourning...
All About Mourning Dove Eggs and Baby Mourning Doves
We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...
How to Get Rid of Blackbirds and Grackles at Feeders
Are bigger birds bothering your songbirds? Learn how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds, starlings and other undesirable birds at...
When Should I Clean Out Bird Houses?
Our birding experts recommend how and when to clean out bird houses. Also clean out bird houses after hosting roosting...
Is It Safe to Freeze Hummingbird Nectar?
Birding experts reveal whether it's OK to freeze and thaw hummingbird sugar water for feeders, and how to care for...
Is it OK to Add Bacon Fat to Bird Suet?
Is bacon fat safe to add to bird suet? Find out what the birding experts say, plus get tips on...
Grow a Black Chokeberry Shrub for Berry-Loving Birds
Looking to add fall interest to your yard? Learn why black chokeberry is a perfect choice, both for you and...
Attract More New Species With Peanuts for Birds
You’ll be impressed with the variety of species you’ll attract by offering peanuts at your bird feeders.
How to Clean a Suet Cage Bird Feeder
If you want to feed suet to birds, you need to know how to clean a suet bird feeder. Get...
12 Top Tips for Feeding Birds in Winter
Cold weather and lots of snow can be very tough on birds. But you can help your feathered friends by...
Insect Eating Birds: Do Birds Eat Bees, Mosquitoes and Butterflies?
These common insect eating birds munch on butterflies, bees, mosquitoes, ants and more.
Backyard Birds Love Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
There are some big benefits of serving black oil sunflower seeds in your backyard. Plus, see which birds love these...
All About Red Bellied Woodpeckers
Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Here's how to attract and identify a...
Cheap Ways to Attract More Birds on a Budget
Save money on your favorite hobby with these cheap ways to attract more birds Get creative to make budget feeders...
How (and How Often) to Clean Bird Feeders
Follow these tips for maintaining seed and suet feeders to keep your backyard birds healthy in every season. Here's what...
How to Clean Your Hummingbird Feeder
Backyard birders share their proven tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers. Learn how to clean hummingbird...
Window Bird Feeders Give You Closer Views of Birds
Even if you don't have a big backyard with trees, you can still enjoy attracting and feeding the birds. We...
The Best Blue Jay Bird Feeders for Peanuts
Draw more clever blue jays into your yard by serving birdseed on a tray feeder, or try a blue jay...
What Foods Do Baby Birds Eat?
The spring and summer nesting season brings many baby birds to the backyard. Find out what baby birds eat and...
What is a Fledgling? See How a Baby Bird Grows Up
Find out what the five common bird life stages mean and see how robins and other baby birds look as...
Do Purple Martins Eat Mosquitoes?
Do purple martins really eat thousands of mosquitoes a day? We checked with an expert to find out. Plus, learn...
Is That a Tree Swallow in my Bluebird House?
Bluebirds aren't the only species to use nest boxes! Learn about tree swallows' nesting habits and how to choose a...
9 Proven Tips to Attract Nesting Birds
Learn how to attract nesting birds to visit your backyard, including robins, bluebirds and wrens, with these helpful tips from...
Swallows Nest Types and Nesting Habits
Swallows spend much of their time flying. Learn the birding basics of where to find a swallows nest. Plus learn...
Be a Good Bird Landlord With a Purple Martin House
Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to...
How to Make a Purple Martin Gourd House
DIY birdhouses fashioned from gourds have been used for centuries to attract purple martins. Learn how to make a purple...
Ground Nesting Birds: Safe and Sound Underground
From crannies and crevices to tunnels, some birds nest in the ground. We dig into the nest secrets of burrowing...
The Best-Selling Bird Feeders of 2022
In the market for a new feeder for your backyard birds? Check out the best-selling bird feeders that customers can't...
The Most Musical Songbirds in America
Bird songs are beautiful and melodic. Discover why you should be listening as well as looking for these musical types...
