Birding

From helpful bird species profiles to expert tips on attracting birds to your yard – we have all the information you need to start birding.

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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...


What Do Warblers Eat and How to Attract Them

Find out what do warblers eat? See how to lure orange crowned warblers, yellow throated warblers, Townsend’s warblers and...


7 Types of Birds That Look Like Robins

From the eastern towhee to the red-breasted nuthatch, we identify birds that look like robins to point out the differences...


How to Identify an American Robin

Many consider the American robin's bright red breast a sign of spring. Learn what a robin looks like and where...


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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...


15 Cheerful Robin Bird Pictures to Welcome Spring

A good robin bird picture puts birders in the spirit of the spring season! Enjoy photos of robins in trees,...


Faithful or a Fling: Do Hummingbirds Mate for Life?

Find out what experts say about the question: Do hummingbirds mate for life? Also learn how male hummingbirds flirt to...


Top 10 Annuals That Attract Hummingbirds

These easy-to-grow annuals that attract hummingbirds are filled with the sweet nectar that pretty pollinators can’t resist.

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...


Splish Splash: Add a Bird Bath for Hummingbirds to Your Yard

A bird bath for hummingbirds will catch their attention with moving water. Add a hummingbird bird bath to attract more...


How to Attract Birds to a Bird Bath

Some flyers skip feeders but you can still attract these birds to a bird bath. Lure more birds to your...


Will Hummingbirds Use a Birdhouse?

Find out whether a hummingbird birdhouse will get used, as well as tips for drawing nesting hummingbirds to live in...


The Hummingbird Heart Rate is Unbelievably Fast

Everyone knows how quickly hummingbirds fly — but do their hearts beat just as fast?


33 Pictures of Warblers That Will Make You Want to Go Birding

Enjoy splendid pictures of warblers, from yellow to black-and-white. Look for these small bright fliers during spring and fall migration.


How to Attract and Identify a Purple Finch

Attracting a purple finch is easy with the right food, but identifying one can be tricky! Here's how to spot...


Flowers for Birds: Grow the Plants That Birds Like

Attract more birds to your yard with these seasonal plant picks. Grow flowers and plants that birds like to attract...


10 Award-Winning Flowers That Hummingbirds Adore

Do hummingbirds like petunias or dianthus? Grow these award-winning flowers from All-America Selections to attract pollinators.

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Rare Yellow Cardinal Bird Sighting Reported in Florida

Yellow cardinals are rare, beautiful birds — and birders in Florida have reported a recent sighting of this uniquely colored...


How to Identify and Attract a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how...


50 Stunning Hummingbird Pictures You Need to See

It's a magical moment you snap hummingbird pictures. Here are some amazing pictures of hummingbirds captured on camera.


Top 15 Colorful Hummingbird Flowers to Grow

What flowers do hummingbirds like? Turn your garden into a pollinator haven with colorful hummingbird flowers such as bee balm...


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.


How to Identify Phainopepla Birds and Where to Find Them

Meet the glossy black colored phainopepla bird. Find out what they eat and learn where you can spot these silky...

Yellow Warbler Birds Bring Spring Sunshine

Look and listen for a vibrant migrating yellow warbler in spring. Learn what yellow warblers eat and what their nests...


How Do Hummingbirds Use Their Tongues and Beaks?

Scientists tried for years to understand how a hummingbird tongue and beak works. Discover the fascinating ways these tiny fliers...


Hummingbird Size: How Much Does a Hummingbird Weigh?

You know hummingbirds are tiny birds, but their extra small size may surprise you. Get the answer from the experts:...


20 Stunning Warblers to Look for in Spring

Warblers are colorful and awe-inspiring birds. Of all the types of warbler birds in North America, these deserve special attention.


How to Identify a Hooded Warbler

Learn what a hooded warbler looks like and where to spot one. Plus find out what hooded warblers eat and...


Meet the Cerulean Warbler: Sky Blue Beauty

Learn what a cerulean warbler looks like and how to identify this tiny blue bird. Also learn about their range...