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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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Do Hummingbirds Sing? The Many Sounds of Hummingbirds

Listen carefully the next time you see a hummingbird and learn about the variety of...

Funny Things Kids Say About Nature

Birds & Blooms readers share hilarious quotes from their kids and grandkids about birds, butterflies...

When Will Baltimore Orioles Arrive?

Learn where Baltimore Orioles have migrated to so far this spring and learn where to...

10 DOs and DON’Ts of Birding in the Field

Let's get back to birding basics with some tips and etiquette for enjoying bird-watching with...

See the Best Birding Sites…From Your Car

Don’t try birding while driving—but you can always experience one of these popular birding sites...

Birding Basics: 10 Binocular Favorites

Before you hit the road to go bird-watching, make sure you’ve got a great pair...

Change Is In The Air: Bird Migration Patterns

From hummingbirds to geese, discover some of the ways bird migration patterns are shifting for...

Attracting Birds and Wildlife in Extreme Weather

From blizzards to heat waves we'll show you how to attract birds, bats and butterflies...

Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds

Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot...

Bird Species Profile: Little Blue Heron

Check out my top 5 interesting facts about Little Blue Herons!

Owls: North American Birds of Prey

Learn how different regions offer diverse habitats for these fascinating North American birds of prey.

Birding Basics of the Fastest Birds In North America

From outwitting predators to raising a family, being fast can boost a bird’s chances of...