What Does It Mean When You See a Bluebird?
Are bluebirds really symbols of happiness? Discover the many meanings behind bluebird sightings in your backyard.
8 Ways to Ensure a Bird-Safe Backyard
Keep your feathered friends healthy and happy with clean bird feeders, fresh birdseed and a natural yard free of pesticides.
Grab Your Binoculars and Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Connect with nature by participating in the season's most anticipated event: The Great Backyard Bird Count. It's easy to join,...
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 yourself! It's easy (and cheap!)...
5 Essential Hawk Identification Tips for Birders
Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of...
Pine Siskin vs Goldfinch: How to Tell the Difference
Pine siskins are small birds in the finch family that look like sparrows. Learn how to tell the difference between...
All About Bird Wings and Flight Feathers
Wings, feathers and tails come in many shapes, but they all have a special function: keeping birds in the air.
What Does a Cardinal Song Sound Like?
Northern cardinals are one of the few bird species with both male and female singers. Learn what a cardinal song...
Junco vs Chickadee: Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Here's how to tell the difference between a junco vs a chickadee, two beloved small songbirds with similar black and...
Baltimore Oriole Migration: Do Orioles Migrate?
Learn about Baltimore oriole migration and find out if it is it normal to see a Baltimore oriole visit bird...
Do Hummingbird Sightings Have Special Meaning?
Even the biggest fans of the species might not know that a sighting of the brilliant, jewel-colored hummingbird may have...
How to Help Birds in Cold Winter Weather
Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...
6 Bird Beak Types and How Birds Use Them to Eat
Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are the most common bird beak types to look for...
Why Do Some Birds Migrate While Others Don’t?
During the spring and fall migration seasons, you may wonder why do some birds migrate while other birds like cardinals...
Do Northern Cardinals Mate for Life?
We asked our birding experts: Do northern cardinals mate for life? Find out how long cardinals live and stay with...
Choose the Best Birdhouses to Attract More Birds
Nesting birds are rewarding to watch. Get expert tips for on how to attract birds to a birdhouse and learn...
Hummingbird Food: Sugar Water for Hummingbirds 101
Learn how to make sugar water for hummingbirds. Get the hummingbird sugar water recipe and ratio to make your own...
Fascinating Bird Behavior: Caching Food
Birds carry seeds off from feeders. But where do they go, and how do they find the food again? Learn...
The Best Bird Field Guides for Birders
Picking a bird field guide can be a tough decision. Check out some of the best field guides and bird...
Plan a Big Day of Birding to See More Species
Don’t have time for a Big Year of birding? Try a Big Day instead!
A Dose of Nature: Why Birding Will Boost Your Mental Health
Bird watching is more than an enjoyable hobby—find out how it’s also good for your physical and mental health.
Ask the Experts: Do Birds Eat Wheat?
Should you feed wheat to birds? Experts answer reader questions about feeding wheat to birds and attracting birds with seed.
7 Extinct Birds That Should Never Be Forgotten
Learn about extinct bird species of North America, including passenger pigeons, seaside sparrows, the ivory-billed woodpecker and great auks.
Wild Bird Diseases Update: Feeding Restrictions Are Lifted
Seeing sick birds at your feeder can be a concern. Learn about common wild bird diseases, and get an update...
Ask the Experts: Do Bluebirds Migrate in Winter?
What foods do bluebirds eat in cold weather during winter? Do all bluebirds migrate? Our bird experts answer your questions.
Nuthatch vs Chickadee: How to Tell the Difference
It's easier than you think to tell the difference between a nuthatch vs a chickadee. Find out what to look...
The Top 12 Cutest Birds in America
The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds in America. Then get the...
6 Fascinating Facts About State Birds
Discover interesting facts about noteworthy state birds. Learn about the fascinating stories behind these regional feathered symbols.
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck and How to Stop It
Woodpeckers have a unique way to drum up attention. Learn why woodpeckers peck wood, trees and metal and how to...