Attracting Birds

Every season brings tasks that backyard birders can do to encourage more birds to visit. Read on for proven tips...

Attract towhees, juncos, sparrows and more by serving food on all available flat surfaces. Learn the best tips to attract...

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

You’ll be impressed with the variety of species you’ll attract by offering peanuts at your bird feeders.

As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird feeders to attract more birds...

Teach your kids and grandkids about nature by making this easy homemade bird feeder. Woodpeckers and nutchatches will love it!

Maximize the traffic in your backyard with popular seed and feeders that keep birds coming back for more. Learn what...

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

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

Home tweet home! Learn about different types of bird nests and where various bird species choose to lay their eggs.

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

Find out what the five common bird life stages mean and how robins and see other baby birds look after...

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

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

Offer clean water for backyard birds. Birding experts explain the best methods how to clean a bird bath and how...

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

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

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

Watching hummingbirds is more fun when you find a hummingbird nest with hummingbird eggs. Learn how to attract these tiny...

Create safe and cozy spaces for birds to raise their families.

Mix annuals from White Flower Farm for a plant container hummingbirds can't resist.

Birds are even more beautiful in the midst of a few flurries. Here's how to attract them to your backyard!

Try something different in your backyard, and you'll be surprised what you see! Trade your bird feeding habits for something...

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

Our bird experts recommend that you should clean out birdhouses in winter and the best winter insulation for roosting birds.

Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...

Give your favorite kids an adventure in their own backyard.