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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.

pine siskin and bluebird on peanut butter log feeder

Can Birds Eat Peanut Butter?

Our bird experts explain if peanut butter is safe for birds and what kind of peanut butter to offer at bird feeders. Plus learn the birds that eat peanut butter.

Keep Yellow Jacket Nests Out of Birdhouses Without Using Pesticides

Pesticides can harm birds. So here’s a better way to keep yellow jacket nests out...

Bird Anatomy: How Do Birds Use Feathers, Beaks and Feet?

From their feathers to their feet, learn more about the major features of a bird's...

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...

Ask the Experts: Hummingbird Behavior Explained

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

13 Questions About Hummingbird Feeders Answered by Experts

Get the answers to everything you've ever wondered about your backyard hummingbird feeders.

Is This White Bird an Albino Crow?

This white-feathered crow stands out from the other birds in its flock. Learn how to...

Learn the Difference Between Albino and Leucistic Birds

White-feathered birds are rare and exciting to backyard birders. Discover facts about albino and leucistic...

Quiz: How Many Shorebirds Can You Identify?

How many shorebirds can you name? Put your bird identification skills to the test with...

Attract Nesting Birds with Better Birdhouses

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

What Happens to Birds in a Hurricane?

Find out how powerful hurricanes impact songbirds, seabirds and more, and learn how you can...

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.

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.