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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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Cedar Waxwing Migration: Where Do Waxwings Go in Winter?

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

Do Robins Migrate and Return in the Spring?

Do robins migrate south for the winter and come back in spring? Find out where...

Do Baltimore Orioles Migrate?

Do Baltimore orioles migrate south, or is it normal to see a Baltimore oriole visit...

Bird Courtship Rituals: Love Is in the Air

When it comes to courtship, birds pull out all the stops, using elaborate displays to...

7 Fascinating Facts About Great Blue Herons

Spotting a regal, statuesque heron is always a treat. Learn facts about great blue herons.

Spot the Owl in Your Backyard Trees

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale...

Birding Basics: Interesting Facts About Cardinals

Add a splash of red to your backyard. Learn facts about northern cardinals, including what...

The Top 10 Cutest Birds in America

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

The Most Common Birds Found in North America

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too!...

Meet the Jays: Blue Jays, California Scrub-Jays and Steller’s Jays

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids....

Do Cardinals Mate for Life?

We asked our birding experts if male and female cardinals mate for life and how...

How to Create Winter Shelter for Birds

Birding experts and readers offer their best tips to create shelter and protect birds from...

5 Essential Hawk Identification Tips for Birders

Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn...

How to Choose Binoculars: Our Binoculars Buying Guide

Not all binoculars are created equal! Discover our picks for the best binoculars and find...

Can Birds Eat Peanut Butter?

Our bird experts explain if peanut butter is safe for birds and what kind of...

Birding Basics: Our Guide to Making Suet for Birds

Say so long to the store-bought stuff and whip up a fresh batch of suet...

Our Top 10 Favorite Sports Team Bird Mascots

Cheer for these professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams with bird mascots!

How to Deal with Bully Birds at Your Feeders

Free up your backyard feeders for your favorite songbirds by learning how to discourage bully...

How Do Birds Get Their Names? (And Our Favorite Bird Nicknames)

What's in a name? Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.