Attracting Birds

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

Give your favorite kids an adventure in their own backyard.

Turn your small-space backyard into a haven for feathered friends.

There's a lot more to bird nests than meets the eye.

Save money feeding birds by growing and harvesting sunflower seeds from your garden.

Wading birds frequently raise their young in mixed-species colonies. See photos from one bird nesting colony in Florida.

Anhinga courtship behavior is a joy to watch. See video of a male anhinga during bird nesting season as he...

Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot them with the birding basics...

A few clever gardening tricks will have you attracting birds like never before.

The trees and flowers in a native bird garden will bring in more species than ever before.

The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...

Grow lettuce in your garden to attract birds like goldfinches and other backyard birds.

A DIY birdhouse doesn’t get any easier than this! Learn how to build a nest box from single pine board.

Plants that allow you to harvest seeds attract more birds to your backyard.

Not only do dogwoods trees have good looks, they also attract wildlife. Add a beautiful tree to your yard for...

These budget-friendly plants attract birds to your backyard.

Attract more birds with these small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter in all seasons. These varieties are...

Feed birds with this simple and fun homemade birdseed suet recipe. Learn how easy it is to make birdseed suet...

Choose these seeds to attract and feed your favorite birds.

These simple seasonal tips will help you attract birds to your backyard.