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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.

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 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...

Bird Watching by Habitat

Learn the birding basics to why understanding specific habitats can help you identify the birds...

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...

Birding Basics to Attract Northern Cardinals

Add a splash of red to your backyard with a few simple birding basics to...

The Most Common Birds Of North America

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important too!...

Attracting Birds and Wildlife in Extreme Weather

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

Change Is In The Air: Bird Migration Patterns

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

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!

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...

Attracting Songbirds: Brown Thrashers

Brown thrashers are excellent mimics. They can sing more than 1,000 tunes. Learn more about...

Low Tide Beach Birding Tips

Headed to the beach to check out the shore birds? Get birding tips to make...

Birding Basics to Indigo Buntings

The indigo bunting is one of the most gorgeous summer birds in the East. Learn...

Identifying Birds by Their Song

Did you know that simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For visually impaired...

Birding Basics of Bad Rep Birds

Rethink your stance on these traditional “bad birds” with some birding basics from our expert.

Swallows: The Songbirds of the Sky

Swallows spend much of their time in the wild blue yonder. Learn the birding basics...

Backyard Birding in Small Spaces

With a little planning and some bird feeding basics from our experts you can attract...

The Truth About Hummingbird Banding

You always hear about the banding of songbirds and raptors, but rarely about hummingbird banding....

Birding for Beginners: Choosing a Field Guide

Picking a field guide can be hard but some a better than others for beginners.