Should You Feed Birds Year-Round?
As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird feeders to attract more birds...
Beauty and the Beak: A Bald Eagle Rescue Story
When a bullet took her upper beak, Beauty the bald eagle would have starved. A dedicated caregiver and 3D printing...
Watch Baby Birds With Nest Cams and in Your Backyard
After the excitement of viewing nest cams, you may want to observe nesting birds in your yard. Before you do,...
How to Repair a Cracked Birdbath
Learn how to fix a cracked birdbath so your backyard birds can continue to use it.
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.
Join the Birds & Blooms Field Editors
Interested in becoming a Birds & Blooms Field Editor? Now’s your chance!  Our Field Editors are an enthusiastic group of
3 Mimic Bird Species You Should Know
Tune in to the copycat songs of mimic birds, like mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers. Plus attract birds that mimic sounds...
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.
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...
6 Bird Identification Apps to Give Your Skills a Boost
You never leave home without your phone, so install bird Identification apps and you'll have guides, checklists, and more at...
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Balcony
Want to see hummingbirds but don't have a yard? Bring hummingbirds to your balcony or patio with flashy flowers and...
You Won’t Believe How a Birder Protected a Hummingbird Nest
An Anna's hummingbird chose a reader's backyard cactus to build a nest and lay eggs, but not everything went to...
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...
Meet the Muscovy Duck
Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, the Muscovy duck species is common in Florida and some cities in the...
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...
Capture Beautiful Bird Photography in Your Own Yard
Get expert bird photography tips from a professional bird photographer on how to turn your backyard into an ideal space...
Birding by Ear: Identifying Birds by Their Song
Did you know simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For the visually impaired, birding by ear is a...
Glass Jar Homemade Hummingbird Feeder
Attracting hummingbirds is easy and fun with this homemade hummingbird feeder made with a baby food jar.
Glass Bottle Homemade Hummingbird Feeder
Save money while attracting hummingbirds by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire.
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...
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.
Small Conifer Trees Attract Birds for Food and Shelter
These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.
Seasonal Tips to Attract Birds to Feeders Year-Round
Are birds most active at feeders in winter or summer? These simple tips will help you attract birds in all...
How to Keep Birds Away From Fruit Trees
Want to deter birds from fruit trees without harming the birds? This safe and easy solution uses objects you already...
A Bird’s Nest Built on the Front Door Wreath
A homeowner found quite a surprise during nesting season — a mourning dove built a bird nest on the front...
Killdeer Nest and Eggs in a Busy Backyard
What should you do when a killdeer makes a nest with eggs in a residential yard? Learn how to keep...
Mealworms for Bluebirds: When and How to Feed Them Safely
Learn when to feed birds mealworms, how to do it and especially how to do it in a way that...
Use a Hawk Picture to Scare Birds Away from Windows
One way to prevent birds from hitting glass is to place a picture or silhouette on the window. Try this...