Birding

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...

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...

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...

Our bird experts explain if peanut butter is safe for birds and what kind of peanut butter to offer at...

Cheer for these professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams with bird mascots!

Admire these spectacular reader photos of owl species found across America, including snowy owls, burrowing owls, barred owls and more.

Attracting hummingbirds in winter is possible in some areas of North America. Learn where to see hummingbirds and how to...

Learn fascinating facts about bird senses and bird behavior from a birding expert, and discover the truth about how and...

When it comes to these beautiful birds, we can’t help but admire them.

By offering food and shelter for birds, these perennial plants, from flowers to large trees, shine at different times of...

It's the time of year when people wonder when to take down hummingbird feeders. But, don't stop feeding hummingbirds yet!

As insects disappear, trees and shrubs produce persistent bite-sized fruits. Watch these winter backyard birds dine on the cold-season feast.

Good bird photography often tells a story or captures a moment. Learn about a special bald eagle that captured the...

Hummingbirds are tough and tiny birds. Learn how to keep feeding them during winter and the truth behind common myths...

Attract towhees, juncos, sparrows and more by serving food on all available flat surfaces. Learn the best tips to attract...

Here's what every nature lover should know before going birdwatching.

Attract more hummingbirds to visit your yard with this whimsical sugar water feeder.

Cardinals, robins, and wrens, oh my! Take this quiz to see if you can correctly guess the official state bird...

As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird feeders to attract more birds...

When a bullet took her upper beak, Beauty the bald eagle would have starved. A dedicated caregiver and 3D printing...

This white-feathered crow stands out from the other birds in its flock. Learn how to tell if it's a rare...

After the excitement of viewing nest cams, you may want to observe nesting birds in your yard. Before you do,...

Hummingbirds and hostas are both treasured by gardeners. See why they go well together.

Learn how to fix a cracked birdbath so your backyard birds can continue to use it.