Birding

Find and attract verdins in southwestern scrubland settings. Plus, learn about verdin nests, see what verdins look like, and...

Give your garden a bold, colorful new look with gorgeous red hummingbird flowers that these pretty pollinators will love.

You won’t attract an eastern bluebird with birdseed, but there is another secret ingredient that will surely get attention: mealworms.

Elegant and graceful, wading birds capture artists' imaginations. Here are interesting facts and gorgeous photos of wading birds.

Moving headfirst down tree trunks is just one nuthatch bird trait. Find out more about the members of this fun-to-watch...

Keep your feathered friends healthy and happy with clean bird feeders, fresh birdseed and a natural yard free of pesticides.

Building a good backyard bird habitat doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Here are tips to help create an...

Finches are some of the smallest and cutest birds in the backyard. Enjoy a collection of pretty pictures of finches,...

Connect with nature by participating in the season's most anticipated event: The Great Backyard Bird Count. It's easy to join,...

Mountain ash trees are gorgeous, but offer much more than looks. Discover the berries and blooms that make the trees...

Whip up DIY suet cakes yourself! It's easy (and cheap!) Learn the do's and don'ts of rendering beef suet for...

Learn what a palm warbler looks like, where birders can find these warblers in different seasons, and what foods these...

To spot a rosy finch, birders should visit the western mountains. Learn about the best place to find the three...

When pine siskins visit, expect a flock. These feisty finches love thistle seeds. Learn what a pine siskin looks like...

Don’t limit your backyard birds to seeds and sugar water. Keep birds coming back for more by feeding them the...

From their funky-looking beaks to peculiar migrations, see and learn what makes red crossbills and white-winged crossbill birds so special.

The resilient common redpoll brings lively cheer to cool-weather feeders. This small bird can handle the coldest temperatures in winter.

Flying where the food supply takes them, these colorful types of finches are a backyard treat. Look for these finch...

Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of...

Pine siskins are small birds in the finch family that look like sparrows. Learn how to tell the difference between...

See Birds & Blooms' 2021 Backyard Photo Contest grand prize winner and learn the amazing story behind the captivating and...

Plant a firethorn bush in your yard to welcome birds and bees while providing year-round beauty. This shrub features colorful...

The anhinga is an amazing bird, from adaptability to the way it swims. Here's what you might not know about...

Learn the correct dimensions and essential features to look for in a chickadee nest box to give nesting chickadee families...

Offer new foods in your backyard, and you'll be surprised what you see! Mix up your bird feeding habits and...

Seeing a baby chickadee in your yard is sure to give you joy. Find out what baby chickadees look like...

Learn how to attract winter birds you want to see with these simple tips. Use these tricks to see more...

Here's how to tell the difference between a junco vs a chickadee, two beloved small songbirds with similar black and...

Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter. Learn what to feed birds in winter so you...