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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.

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.

5 Birding Apps to Give Your Skills a Boost

You never leave home without your phone, so install these birding apps and you'll have...

8 Terrific Books About Birds

We've rounded up our favorite reads to share with you! Check out our best-loved books...

Ask the Bird Experts: Do Birds Get Dependent on Feeders?

Our bird experts answer your questions about bird feeders, attracting robins in winter, and more!

Ask the Bird Experts: What Type of Peanut Butter is OK for Birds?

Our bird experts explain what kind of peanut butter to feed birds, how to create...

Ask the Bird Experts: Do Cardinals Mate for Life?

Our bird experts answer your questions about cardinals, cedar waxwings in winter, and birdbaths.

Ask the Bird Experts: What Do Bluebirds Eat in Winter?

Our bird experts explain what bluebirds eat in winter, identify a mystery bird, and more!

Ask the Bird Experts: How Do I Stop Sugar-Water From Freezing in Winter?

Our bird experts share how to keep sugar-water from freezing, identify a mystery bird, and...

Ask the Bird Experts: Do Birds Dislike Wheat?

Our bird experts address how to attract birds back to your feeders, if birds dislike...

Ron Pittaway’s Finch Irruption Forecast

How one ornithologist predicts winter finch irruptions and what you can expect to see this...

Seasonal Changes in Bird Behaviors

This past week was an exciting one here in Tampa. After months of oppressive heat...

Ask the Bird Experts: Is It Titmouses or Titmice?

Our bird experts explain titmouses/titmice, using bacon grease in suet, and more!

Western Birds and Their Eastern Counterparts

Many western birds look somewhat familiar to eastern eyes. Take a look at some common...

What Causes Birds to Start to Migrate

Each spring and fall there are billions of birds that migrate. But, what is it...

All About Red-Bellied Woodpeckers

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet.

Why Do Some Birds Migrate While Others Don’t?

During migration season, I'm often asked why some birds choose to migrate while others are...

What Causes Birds Beaks to be Different?

Bird's beaks come in all shapes and sizes but, why is that? Let's explore why...

Molting: Why Birds Molt and How to Spot It

Now you see them, now you don't! Discover why birds change color in the fall...

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

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

These Wildlife Rehab Centers are Doing Amazing Work for Birds and Other Wild Animals

Meet the heroes who gladly answer the call to care for wildlife.

Can I Move a Bird Nest?

Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how...

What to Look for When Identifying a Bird

One big challenge when people start birding is to know what they really need to...

How Bird Feet Work

Walk this way and learn why feet are as important as feathers.

5 Ways to Create a Bird-Safe Backyard

Keep your feathered friends healthy with clean feeders, fresh birdseed and a natural yard.

How to Stop Window Strikes during Spring Migration

It's never good to find beautiful birds that have died due to window strikes in...

Meet the Towhees: The Birds Scratching Up a Storm in your Backyard

Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of...

The Basics of Bird Beaks

No matter the challenge, birds have the perfect tools for the job, right in front...

Meet Merlin: the Must-Have Bird ID App

Solve bird ID mysteries with the help of Cornell Lab of Ornithology's app.