How to Get Kids Excited About Birding
Give your favorite kids an adventure in their own backyard.
How to Attract Birds to a Small Backyard
Turn your small-space backyard into a haven for feathered friends.
Feed Grape Jelly to Orioles and Tanagers
Go beyond birdseed and mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly. Fruit-eating birds like orioles, catbirds and tanagers love...
Attract Northern Mockingbirds to Your Backyard
Keep your eyes and ears open for this talkative songbird.
7 Interesting Facts About How Birds Nest
There's a lot more to bird nests than meets the eye.
The 5 Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Seed Mix
Save money and make your own birdseed blend.
Is that a Swallow in My Bluebird Box?
I'm always happy to see a swallow in a bluebird box.
Grow Sunflowers to Attract More Backyard Birds
Save money feeding birds by growing and harvesting sunflower seeds from your garden.
Scenes from a Bird Nesting Colony
Wading birds frequently raise their young in mixed-species colonies. See photos from one bird nesting colony in Florida.
Bird Nesting Season: Anhinga Courtship
Anhinga courtship behavior is a joy to watch. See video of a male anhinga during bird nesting season as he...
Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds
Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot them with the birding basics...
All About Swallows’ Nests and Nesting Habits
Swallows spend much of their time flying. Learn the birding basics of where to find swallows nests and all about...
Backyard Birding in Small Spaces
With a little planning and some bird feeding basics from our experts you can attract birds to backyard—no matter where...
Attracting Birds With Birdscaping
A few clever gardening tricks will have you attracting birds like never before.
Plant a Native Bird Garden
The trees and flowers in a native bird garden will bring in more species than ever before.
Top 10 Seed-Bearing Plants
Keep these seed-bearing plants in your garden all winter long, and the birds will thank you for the extra food...
How to Make Easy DIY Oriole Feeders
The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...
Growing Lettuce to Attract Birds
Grow lettuce in your garden to attract birds like goldfinches and other backyard birds.
Build a One-Board DIY Birdhouse
A DIY birdhouse doesn’t get any easier than this! Learn how to build a nest box from single pine board.
Growing Bird Seed
Plants that allow you to harvest seeds attract more birds to your backyard.
Grow Dogwood Trees to Attract Birds
Not only do dogwoods trees have good looks, they also attract wildlife. Add a beautiful tree to your yard for...
Budget-Friendly Plants That Attract Birds
These budget-friendly plants attract birds to your backyard.
Small Trees That Attract Birds for Food, Shelter and Nesting
Attract more birds with these small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter in all seasons. These varieties are...
Why Feed Birds?
A birdwatcher explains why he loves feeding birds.
Feeding Friendly Birds
Learn why these are the friendliest birds in your backyard.
How to Make Birdseed Suet Cupcakes
Feed birds with this simple and fun homemade birdseed suet recipe. Learn how easy it is to make birdseed suet...
Best Birdseed to Feed Backyard Birds
Choose these seeds to attract and feed your favorite birds.