Birding

Learn how to attract nesting birds to visit your backyard, including robins, bluebirds and wrens, with these helpful tips from...

From symbolism to their bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests,...

Swallows spend much of their time flying. Learn the birding basics of where to find a swallows nest. Plus learn...

Black Birders Week is a weeklong event that celebrates the diversity of bird-watchers and nature lovers. Here's how to participate.

From crannies and crevices to tunnels, some birds nest in the ground. We dig into the nest secrets of burrowing...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family...

In the market for a new feeder for your backyard birds? Check out the best-selling bird feeders that customers can't...

Learn how to look for the differences between a cliff swallow vs a barn swallow, two similar birds that are...

Bird songs are beautiful and melodic. Discover why you should be listening as well as looking for these musical types...

Purple martins nest in colonies of six to eight pairs or more. Learn what these birds look like, what they...

Wrens aren't flashy, but they're definitely beloved by birders. We chatted with our field editors about the meaning their wren...

Even if you don't see a Carolina wren, you might hear one. Learn what a Carolina wren call sounds like...

You can never have enough feeders. Learn about the types of bird feeders available, and make plans to add a...

If you're thinking of trying out fruit bird feeders, you'll want to learn what birds eat oranges. Also learn other...

Wrens are the too-cute birds with a big voice — and a baby wren is even cuter. Check out our...

Find out what a Bewick's wren looks like and where you can spot one. Plus find out how to attract...

Hummingbirds come in many colors, but there are differences to look for so you can identify hummingbird male vs female...

Hummingbirds are incredible flyers — but what about hummingbird feet? We explore how hummingbirds use their feet and whether they...

Discover what wrens' favorite foods are, what they eat in winter and summer and how to attract them to your...

Most tanagers are red. But you might be surprised to see a yellow tanager. Find out how to figure out...

American robins wake up early to eat breakfast — but how do robins find worms in the ground? We chatted...

Some small brown birds are hard to identify in the backyard. Learn how to tell the difference between a wren...

Find out what a cactus wren looks like, what these desert birds eat and where to spot them. Also find...

These western tanager pictures show the fiery fliers in all their brilliant glory! See western tanagers on flowers, catching bugs...

It's easy to get confused when identifying a house wren vs a Carolina wren. Learn what the birds look like,...

Last winter, multiple Anna's hummingbirds, dozens upon dozens, decided a Washington woman's backyard was the ultimate place to be.

The Carolina wren song is common in southeastern woods, where it is heard even in winter. Learn about their nests...

The house wren is a plain looking songbird, but its bubbling songs and nonstop activity make this cavity nester a...

Birders love a good picture of a wren, and we've rounded up 16 of them! See wrens building nests in...