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Wren vs Sparrow: What Bird Are You Seeing?
Some small brown birds are hard to identify in the backyard. Learn how to tell the difference between a wren...
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House Wren vs Carolina Wren: ID Challenge
It's easy to get confused when identifying a house wren vs a Carolina wren. Learn what the birds look like,...
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Do American Robins Mate For Life?
Lifelong love, or just soulmates for a season? Here's all you need to know about whether American robins mate for...
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Bird Flu: Should You Take Down Your Feeders?
Will avian influenza affect backyard birds? Find out if you need to take down feeders, plus learn bird flu symptoms...
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If You See a Robin Bird, Here’s What It Means
What is the significance of seeing a robin in your yard? We discuss the robin bird meaning and how robins...
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Do Robins Migrate and Fly South in Winter?
Do robins migrate south and come back in spring? Find out where robins go in winter and why you're not...
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Bird-watching 101: How to Identify Birds
Knowing a few simple tricks can make it much easier for you to identify birds. Get helpful birding ID tips...
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The Ultimate Bird Watcher Guide for Every Season
Watching birds brings new excitement every day throughout the year. Get our bird watcher checklists for season by season.
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17 Types of Sparrow Birds That You Should Know
Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat,...
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Meet the Towhee Birds Scratching up a Storm
Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of its next meal.
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Amazing Bird Migration Secrets Revealed
There’s more to bird migration patterns than meets the eye. Learn when and how birds migrate and discover which species...
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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.
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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.
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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,...
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The Essential Guide to Rendering Suet for Birds
Whip up DIY suet cakes yourself! It's easy (and cheap!) Learn the do's and don'ts of rendering beef suet for...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...