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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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4 Foods You Should Feed Birds in Winter

To attract more winter birds, add these best-loved options to your backyard menu.

51 Best Winter Bird Photos

As temperatures dip, look no further than your backyard to see how full of life...

10 Top Tips for Feeding Birds in Winter

Cold weather and lots of snow can be very tough on birds. But you can...

Make Your Month-by-Month Birding Resolutions

You'll have your own big year when you make these birding resolutions your goal. Join...

See the Best Birding Sites From Your Car

Don’t try birding while driving—but you can always experience one of these popular birding sites...

Is It Safe to Freeze Hummingbird Nectar?

Birding experts reveal whether it's OK to freeze and thaw hummingbird sugar water for feeders,...

What Does a Carolina Wren Call Sound Like?

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

6 Fascinating Snowy Owl Facts

Normally, these owls spend their summers up at the very northernmost fringe of the world,...

Do Robins Migrate and Return in the Spring?

Do robins migrate south for the winter and come back in spring? Find out where...

Dark-Eyed Juncos: Meet the Family Tree

Learn six variations of dark-eyed juncos, a beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor, and find...

The Varied Thrush: Voice of the Northwest

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush that is known for...

Meet the Thrashers: Learn About Thrasher Birds

Get to know the thrasher birds. Learn where to spot these birds, how to identify...

All About Sparrows: What Birders Should Know

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your...

How to Identify and Attract Chipping Sparrows

Bring this cheery summer visitor into your backyard with our top tips for identifying and...

Do Baltimore Orioles Migrate?

Do Baltimore orioles migrate south, or is it normal to see a Baltimore oriole visit...

How to Identify White-Throated Sparrows

Learn how to identify white-throated sparrows. Our birding experts reveal what the sparrows look like,...

The Ultimate Bucket List for Hummingbird Lovers

These 10 activities, some silly and some seriously cool, are ideas that every hummingbird enthusiast...

Northern Saw-Whet Owls: The Cutest Owls

Northern saw-whet owls are tiny, captivating, and recently newsworthy—one was found in the Rockefeller Center...

Bird Courtship Rituals: Love Is in the Air

When it comes to courtship, birds pull out all the stops, using elaborate displays to...

7 Fascinating Facts About Great Blue Herons

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

Spot the Owl in Your Backyard Trees

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale...

15 of the Snowiest Bird Photos Ever!

From cardinals to finches, check out spectacular photos of backyard birds in cold and snowy...

The 6 Best Feeding Tips for Autumn Birds

Follow these simple tips to provide food sources for the hungry migrating birds that visit...

Birding Basics: Interesting Facts About Cardinals

Add a splash of red to your backyard. Learn facts about northern cardinals, including what...

The Best Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders and 12 Tips That Work

Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can...

The Top 10 Cutest Birds in America

The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds...

Waxwing ID Tips: Bohemian Waxwings vs Cedar Waxwings

Know what to look for the next time an elegant waxwing feasts on your berry...

The Most Common Birds Found in North America

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too!...

Meet the Jays: Blue Jays, California Scrub-Jays and Steller’s Jays

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids....

6 Unique Birdhouses Birds Will Actually Use

Decorative birdhouses are fun, but not always practical for birds. These unique birdhouses provide safe...