31 Photos of Autumn Birds You Need to See
Get excited about fall with these gorgeous photos of autumn birds. See some of the amazing birds you might spot in autumn.
Watch for the American Tree Sparrow in Winter
After breeding in the northern reaches of North America, the American tree sparrow arrives in much of the lower 48...
Homemade Suet Recipes (and Suet Feeding Tips) for Birds
Readers share their best suet recipes and tips for feeding suet to backyard birds. Save money and attract more birds...
The 9 Best Fall Bird Feeding Tips
Follow these simple tips to provide food sources for the hungry migrating fall birds that visit your backyard as the...
8 Common Questions About Suet for Birds
Seeds, fruits, fats, nuts and more create a calorie-dense treat for birds. Here’s how to serve suet for birds. Learn...
Wild Bird Diseases Update: Feeding Restrictions Are Lifted
Seeing sick birds at your feeder can be a concern. Learn about common wild bird diseases, and get an update...
Ask the Experts: Do Bluebirds Migrate in Winter?
What foods do bluebirds eat in cold weather during winter? Do all bluebirds migrate? Our bird experts answer your questions.
ID Challenge: Cooper’s Hawk vs Sharp Shinned Hawk
A common backyard birding challenge is learning how to ID a Cooper's hawk vs a sharp-shinned hawk. Look closely at...
Head South to See a Brown Headed Nuthatch
Learn how to identify a brown headed nuthatch. See photos of what these birds look like, find out what they...
Nuthatch vs Chickadee: How to Tell the Difference
It's easier than you think to tell the difference between a nuthatch vs a chickadee. Find out what to look...
Watch Your Fall Feeders for a Red Breasted Nuthatch
Invite the nimble red breasted nuthatch to your feeders with sunflower seeds and suet. These active birds are entertaining to...
White Breasted Nuthatch: The Upside Down Bird
The white breasted nuthatch is adept at clambering up, down or around the trunks and limbs of trees.
All About the Nuthatch Family: Bird Acrobats
Learn where to spot the four nuthatch species in North America and how to attract them. Several nuthatches are friendly...
What Do Cedar Waxwings Eat and How to Attract Them
If you want to know to attract cedar waxwings to your yard, you need to know, what do cedar waxwings...
The Top 12 Cutest Birds in America
The votes are in—see if your favorite bird made our list of the cutest birds in America. Then get the...
11 Types of Woodpeckers Birders Should Know
Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these 10 types of woodpeckers...
6 Fascinating Facts About State Birds
Discover interesting facts about noteworthy state birds. Learn about the fascinating stories behind these regional feathered symbols.
The 4 Foods Nuthatches Love to Eat
What do nuthatches eat? Attract acrobatic nuthatches to your yard by offering a buffet of their favorite foods and seeds...
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck and How to Stop It
Woodpeckers have a unique way to drum up attention. Learn why woodpeckers peck wood, trees and metal and how to...
Female Cowbird: Flying Under the Radar
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...
How to Store Bird Seed and Keep It Fresh
If you want to feed the birds in your backyard, it's important to do so safely. Learn how to store...
Are Pileated Woodpeckers Common at Feeders?
The birding experts respond to a backyard birder's question about how to attract the large pileated woodpecker to a feeder.
How Do Woodpeckers Use Their Tongues?
Learn all about a woodpecker tongue and the unique features it has to capture insects. Also find out how a...
How to Identify a Hairy Woodpecker
The hairy woodpecker is a black and white woodpecker with a strong call. Attract these birds with suet feeders and...
Sapsucker Birds: Woodpeckers With a Sweet Tooth
Meet the sapsuckers, sweet-toothed members of the woodpecker family. Learn what to do if a sapsucker bird damages a tree.
Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Birding in the Field
Let's get back to birding basics. Here's with some helpful tips and etiquette for enjoying bird-watching with others.
The Best Suet Feeders for Winter Birds
Winter will be upon us soon and your feathered friends need suet for energy. Check out the best suet feeder...