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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.

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...

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...

Spot the Owl in Your Backyard

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

13 Questions About Hummingbird Feeders Answered by the Pros

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

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...

Meet the Best Bird Dads Around

A tip of the hat to the hardest-working feathered fathers out there!

How Bird Feet Work

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

Hummingbird FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about these tricky-to-attract birds.

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.

Stopping Window Strikes at Home

We know sometimes birds hit windows and it's much worse during migration but there are...

Decoding Mixed Winter Flock Behavior

Discover why some birds travel with other species during the winter months and get the...

Love is in the Air: Bird Courtship Rituals

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

How to Help Bird Species During Extremely Cold Weather

It's difficult for bird species to survive during extremely cold weather. Here's what you can...

How to Deal with Bully Birds at Your Feeders

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

Bird Migration Secrets Revealed

There’s much more to bird migration than meets the eye.

Bird Watching: Sunset Birds

Don’t stop bird watching when the sun goes down. For some species, things are just...

How to Identify Mystery Birds

Use these techniques when a puzzling bird flies past.