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How to Repair a Cracked Birdbath
Learn how to fix a cracked birdbath so your backyard birds can continue to use it.
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What Happens to Birds in a Hurricane?
Find out how powerful hurricanes impact songbirds, seabirds and more, and learn how you can help in the aftermath.
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Meet the Best Bird Dads and Learn How They Help Out Around The Nest
Celebrate the hardest-working feathered fathers out there! These great bird dads don't fly away when the chicks hatch.
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Top 10 Tube-Shaped Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Plant these colorful tube-shaped flowers and watch hummingbirds flock to your garden.
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Become a Birds & Blooms Field Editor
Want to Join the Birds & Blooms Field Editors? Here’s How! We’ve created a private Facebook community for our volunteer
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Mimic Birds and Mimicry: Three Species to Know
Tune in to the copycat songs of mimic birds, like mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers. Plus, how to attract mimic birds...
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Must-See Hummingbird Videos You Can’t Miss
From nest building to snoring (yes, snoring!), the behavior captured in these hummingbird videos will captivate your bird-loving heart.
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Puffin to Porg: How Nature Inspired Star Wars
The porgs seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi weren't originally in the script. But the puffin population on Skellig...
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5 Birding Apps to Give Your Skills a Boost
You never leave home without your phone, so install these birding apps and you'll have guides, checklists, and more at...
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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Balcony
Tempt birds to your balcony or patio with flashy flowers and a trio of tricks.
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This Birder Found a Hummingbird Nest and What She Did Next Will Warm Your Heart
A pair of hummingbirds chose her backyard cactus to raise their young, but not everything went to plan.
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Western Bluebird vs Eastern Bluebird: Which Bluebird Am I Seeing?
Pay attention to where you are birding, and learn how to tell the difference between a western bluebird vs an...
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Nene, Hawaii’s State Bird
A close relative of the Canada Goose, the Nene is the rarest of all the state birds and found only...
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Muscovy Ducks
Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, Muscovy ducks are common in Florida and some cities in the U.S.
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Duck Identification: Canvasback vs. Redhead
One of the most common duck identification questions I get is how to tell the difference between a Canvasback and...
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Bird Nesting Season: Anhinga Courtship
Anhinga courtship behavior is a joy to watch. See video of a male anhinga during bird nesting season as he...
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The Ultimate Guide To Backyard Bird Photography
Get expert bird photography tips from a professional bird photographer on how to turn your backyard into an ideal space...
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Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds
Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot them with the birding basics...
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Identifying Birds by Their Song
Did you know that simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For visually impaired people who are beginning birding,...
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Homemade PVC Bird Feeder
Create this whimsical PVC Bird Feeder for hummingbirds with materials you can find at your local hardware and craft stores.
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Using Nectar Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds
The best flowers to attract hummingbirds are rich with nectar - here's how to build a nectar-filled garden in your...
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Attracting Birds With Birdscaping
A few clever gardening tricks will have you attracting birds like never before.
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Glass Jar Homemade Hummingbird Feeder
Attracting hummingbirds is easy and fun with this homemade hummingbird feeder made with a baby food jar.
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Glass Bottle Homemade Hummingbird Feeder
Save money while attracting hummingbirds by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire.
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How to Make Easy DIY Oriole Feeders
The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...
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Build a One-Board DIY Birdhouse
A DIY birdhouse doesn’t get any easier than this! Learn how to build a nest box from single pine board.
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True Colors: Decoding Bird Plumage
Brilliantly colored bird feathers serve many purposes. Learn how bird plumage protects and helps wild birds.
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Growing Bird Seed
Plants that allow you to harvest seeds attract more birds to your backyard.
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Small Trees That Attract Birds for Food, Shelter and Nesting
Attract more birds with these small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter in all seasons. These varieties are...