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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.

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 Get Rid of Blue Jays at Your Feeders

Free up your feeders for your favorite small songbirds by learning how to get rid...

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.

How Do Birds Fly? Answers to Common Questions About Birds

Learn fascinating facts about bird senses and bird behavior from a birding expert, and discover...

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...

7 Ways to Be a Better Birder

Here's what every nature lover should know before going birdwatching.

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...

How to Attract Birds to a Birdhouse

Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get five key expert tips for on how to...

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.

Hummingbird Sugar Water 101

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

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 want...

The 8 Oriole Species You Should Know

Eye-catching orioles come decked out in orange and yellow feathers and build pouch-shaped nests that...