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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.

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...

Get Started with Birdhouses

Create safe and cozy spaces for birds to raise their families.

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...

Where Do Birds Sleep At Night?

Our bird experts answer your questions about where birds sleep at night, and how birds...

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...

Bird Irruption: A Sudden Surge of Birds

Keep a close eye on your feeders this winter. Hungry, nomadic birds from the far...

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 Do Bluebirds Eat in Winter?

What foods do bluebirds eat in cold weather during winter? Do all bluebirds migrate? Our...

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...

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...

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 You 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.

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...