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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Look for Energetic Verdin Birds in the Southwest

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


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8 Ways to Ensure a Bird-Safe Backyard

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


Create the Ultimate Backyard Wildlife and Bird Habitat

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


Attract Birds and More With a Mountain Ash Tree

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


The Essential Guide to Rendering Suet for Birds

Whip up DIY suet cakes yourself! It's easy (and cheap!) Learn the do's and don'ts of rendering beef suet for...


How to Attract and Identify a Pine Siskin

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


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10 Foods You Aren’t Feeding Birds Yet

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


This Is Why You Should Grow a Firethorn Bush

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

How to Choose the Perfect Chickadee Nest Box

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


Switch Up Your Bird Feeding Habits to See New Species

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


Baby Chickadees Are SO Small and Cute

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


How to Attract Birds in Winter and Spot More Species

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


5 Foods You Should Feed Birds in Winter

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


The Chickadee Birds: All About Chickadees

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


Bird Feeder Placement: Where to Hang Bird Feeders

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


What Do Cardinals Eat? How to Attract Cardinals

Feed cardinals by learning what cardinals like to eat. Offer their favorite seeds and berries, and grow native plants and...


Choose the Best Birdhouses to Attract More Birds

Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get expert tips for on how to attract birds to a birdhouse and learn...

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Hummingbird Food: Sugar Water for Hummingbirds 101

Learn how to make sugar water for hummingbirds. Get the hummingbird sugar water recipe and ratio to make your own...


How to Choose Sunflower Seeds for Birds

Serve sunflower seeds if you want to attract more birds to your yard. But do you know how to pick...


The Best Finch Feeders to Serve Thistle Seed

Fill a finch feeder with nyjer thistle seed to attract goldfinches. Add the best finch feeders to your yard to...


Don’t Forget Native Sparrows at Bird Feeders

There are many native sparrows that you can attract to your backyard! Learn how to choose the best kind of...


Plant Native Trees That Attract Birds

Plant these native trees to attract more birds to your backyard. Discover the best trees to grow to provide habitat...


Do Safflower Seeds Deter Squirrels?

Squirrels and bully birds may ignore safflower seed, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your feeders.

The 9 Best Fall Bird Feeding Tips

Follow these simple tips to provide food sources for the hungry migrating fall birds that visit your backyard as the...


8 Common Questions About Suet for Birds

Seeds, fruits, fats, nuts and more create a calorie-dense treat for birds. Here’s how to serve suet for birds. Learn...


Ask the Experts: Do Bluebirds Migrate in Winter?

What foods do bluebirds eat in cold weather during winter? Do all bluebirds migrate? Our bird experts answer your questions.


What Do Cedar Waxwings Eat and How to Attract Them

If you want to know to attract cedar waxwings to your yard, you need to know, what do cedar waxwings...


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The Top 12 Cutest Birds in America

The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds in America. Then get the...


The 4 Foods Nuthatches Love to Eat

What do nuthatches eat? Attract acrobatic nuthatches to your yard by offering a buffet of their favorite foods and seeds...