Birding Basics

Discover the adorable ways how birds attract mates and flirt with each other, including elaborate dances, preening and feeding rituals.

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens gathering nest material. Learn more...

If you own a cat, keep it indoors to protect the birds. Learn how many birds cats kill each each...

Understanding specific habitats can help you identify the birds that live there. Spot more species by exploring more types of...

Learn how to identify a cedar waxwing call and hear what the species sounds like. Then you can listen for...

We’ve got answers for all your backyard birdwatching problems, including cleaning feeders and bird baths, deterring backyard pests and helping...

Robins start singing even before sunrise. Learn what a robin bird song sounds like and when you should listen for...

From outwitting predators to raising a family, speed can boost a bird’s chances of survival. Learn about the fastest birds,...

Learn about cedar waxwing migration and where these colorful birds might show up during the cold weather months.

What is the best bluebird house location? The bird experts answer the question to help birders attract nesting bluebirds.

Spotting a regal, statuesque heron is always a treat. Learn facts about great blue herons.

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale signs you should look for...

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too! Discover North America’s most abundant...

Birding experts and readers offer their best tips to create shelter and protect birds from the snow, wind and cold...

Our editors and experts reveal how to buy binoculars. Discover our picks for the best birding binoculars and find out...

Our bird experts explain if peanut butter is safe for birds and what kind of peanut butter to offer at...

Cheer for these professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams with bird mascots!

Learn fascinating facts about bird senses and bird behavior from a birding expert, and discover the truth about how and...

Find out how powerful hurricanes impact songbirds, seabirds and more, and learn how you can help in the aftermath.

Want to Join the Birds & Blooms Field Editors? Here’s How! We’ve created a private Facebook community for our volunteer

Tune in to the copycat songs of mimic birds, like mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers. Plus, how to attract mimic birds...

You never leave home without your phone, so install these birding apps and you'll have guides, checklists, and more at...

Did you know that simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For visually impaired people who are beginning birding,...

A Shiny Solution to Deter Birds From Fruit Trees

One way to prevent birds from hitting glass is to place a picture or silhouette on the window. Try this...