Birding

Rethink your stance on the bad birds in your backyard by learning some birding basics about their behavior and personalities.

Looking for a new tree to add to your yard? Grow a majestic Eastern red cedar tree to provide food...

What bird lays blue eggs? What do cardinal eggs look like? Look at photos to help you identify bird eggs...

Learn about cedar waxwing migration and where these colorful birds might show up during the cold weather months.

Bundle up! These amazing pictures of winter landscapes and wildlife will make you want to go for a walk in...

Learn what time of year when bluebirds nest, what bluebird eggs look like, and how many broods these colorful songbirds...

What is the best bluebird house location? The bird experts answer the question to help birders attract nesting bluebirds.

Be a bluebird champion! Provide a bluebird box and become a volunteer bluebird monitor to help bluebirds survive and thrive.

If you find a bird nest near your door, an abandoned bird nest with eggs, or if you see a...

Prepare for bird nesting season! Learn the materials birds need to build nests, how to protect nesting birds from predators...

Check out Birds & Blooms' 2020 Backyard Photo Contest winner and learn the amazing story behind the stunning winter photo.

Discover 6 facts about birds in pop culture and the role they play in history. Learn about Harry Potter's owl,...

As temperatures dip, look no further than your backyard to see how full of life this blustery season truly is!...

You'll have a big year when you make birding resolutions your goal. Join the Christmas bird count, learn bird calls,...

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

Learn everything you need to know about the colorful varied thrush that is known for its dramatic beauty and haunting...

Get to know the thrasher birds. Learn where to spot these birds, how to identify them, what their songs sound...

The Northern saw whet owl is tiny, cute and recently newsworthy—one was found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Learn...

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

Be a bird sleuth and discover who's flying through the neighborhood. Here are the telltale signs you should look for...

Rare birds get a lot of attention these days, but common birds are important, too! Discover North America’s most abundant...

You probably know a great blue heron when you see it, but what about the green heron or reddish egret?...

Birding experts and readers offer their best tips to create shelter and protect birds from the snow, wind and cold...

Backyard birders should watch for evening grosbeaks in winter 2020. The annual finch forecast also reveals other species you might...

Chickadees are friendly and adorable birds. Check out super cute chickadee pictures captured by backyard birders across America.

Our editors and experts reveal how to buy binoculars. Discover our picks for the best birding binoculars and find out...

Learn the lifespan of hummingbirds, and discover how long hummingbirds can live in the wild and in captivity at zoos.

Once the weather turns cold, it's time to put out suet for your backyard birds. Follow these proven tips to...

As the weather turns colder, hummingbirds migrate to places where food is plentiful. Find out how far these tiny fliers...