Birding Basics

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

An acorn woodpecker perches on a branch.

4 Types of Bird Beaks and How Birds Use Them

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are the most common beak shapes you should look for and how they help birds find food.

Attract Nesting Birds with Better Birdhouses

Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get five key tips for attracting different species of...

Meet the Best Bird Dads and Learn How They Help Out Around The Nest

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

Black Birders Week Aims to Break Down Barriers to Nature

The weeklong event celebrates the diversity of birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Hummingbird Sugar Water 101

Everything you need to know about hummingbird sugar water to attract more of these tiny...

15 Common Backyard Birds You Should Know

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

Birding Gadgets and Gear You Never Knew You Needed

Go beyond binoculars and field guides and ramp up your game with the coolest new...

10 Owl Shirts Every Bird Fan Should Own

Who doesn't love owls? Whether you're a birder or not, you're sure to find something...

How to Attract Orioles

The early bird gets the worm when it comes to attracting orioles to your backyard....

Become a Birds & Blooms Field Editor

  We’ve created a private Facebook community for our volunteer Field Editors program and we...

The 8 Oriole Species You Should Know

Get to know each member of this colorful clan.

Laugh and Learn With the Nature Art of Rosemary Mosco

Who says learning can't be fun? Rosemary Mosco's delightful nature art will capture your heart...

Backyard Citizen Science for Nature Lovers

Count birds, report caterpillars, plan a habitat... there's something for every nature lover to enjoy...

Where Should I Place the Bluebird Nest Box? // Ask the Bird Experts

The bird experts answer your questions about attracting bluebirds, disappearing goldfinches, and more!

Are Pileated Woodpeckers Common at Feeders? // Ask the Bird Experts

The bird experts answer your questions about storing birdseed, identify mystery birds, and more!

Baking the Bird Cookies of North America

Would you try baking detailed and accurate bird cookies of every species in the field...

Bird Mimics and Mimicry: Three Birds to Know

Tune in to the copycat songs of mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers.

Where Do Birds Sleep At Night? // Ask the Bird Experts

Our bird experts answer your questions about where birds sleep, spotting uncommon birds in winter,...

Month-by-Month Birding Resolutions

You'll have your own "big year" when you make these birding resolutions your goal.