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Birding Basics

Thinking of taking up birding as a hobby? These birding basics and tips on birding for beginners will get you started.

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15 Common Backyard Birds You Should Know

New to birding? Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your yard.

The Best Bird Field Guides for Birders

Picking a bird field guide can be a tough decision. Check out some of the...

How to Get Rid of Grackles and Blackbirds at Bird Feeders

Are bigger birds bothering your songbirds? Learn how to get rid of grackles, blackbirds, starlings...

Bird Migration Secrets Revealed

There’s much more to bird migration than meets the eye. Learn why birds migrate and...

Birds in Books: Famous Birds in Literature

Birds have appeared in books for centuries, from Shakespeare to Edgar Allan Poe. How many...

7 Sweet Photos Show How Birds Flirt and Attract Mates

Discover the adorable ways how birds attract mates and flirt with each other, including elaborate...

How to Help Birds During Extremely Cold Weather

Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them...

Signs of Spring: 8 Great Spring Birding Moments

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens...

How to Keep Cats From Killing Birds

If you own a cat, keep it indoors to protect the birds. Learn how many...

Calling All Birders: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

If you're a beginning birder or an experienced birdwatcher, join the Great Backyard Bird Count....

Go Birdwatching in Different Bird Habitats

Understanding specific habitats can help you identify the birds that live there. Spot more species...

What Does a Cedar Waxwing Call Sound Like?

Learn how to identify a cedar waxwing call and hear what the species sounds like....

75+ Solutions for Common Backyard Birdwatching Problems

We’ve got answers for all your backyard birdwatching problems, including cleaning feeders and bird baths,...

Discover the Fastest Birds in North America

From outwitting predators to raising a family, speed can boost a bird’s chances of survival....

Meet the Backyard Birds With a Bad Reputation

Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics...

Cedar Waxwing Migration: Where Do Waxwings Go in Winter?

Learn about cedar waxwing migration and where these colorful birds might show up during the...

Where is the Best Place for a Bluebird House?

What is the best bluebird house location? The bird experts answer the question to help...

12 Winter Birds Myths and Facts

Do birds get cold? Some birders worry winter birds will freeze on cold nights or...

Fun Facts About Birds in Pop Culture

Discover 6 facts about birds in pop culture and the role they play in history....