Birding

Learn all about a woodpecker uses its tongue and the beak to capture insects. Also find out how a woodpecker...

Wondering how to make hummingbird nectar to fill your feeders? Get the simple DIY recipe for homemade hummingbird nectar.

This duck species is easy to identify once you spot its heavy bill. Northern shoveler ducks are dabblers, filter-feeding on...

Learn what a common gallinule looks like and where to find this water bird. Plus, find out what name the...

Birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in. But you can help your feathered friends by following these...

Birding experts answer some of the most commonly asked questions about fascinating hummingbird behavior that you might see in your...

Save time and money when feeding and attracting hummingbirds with these simple tips and tricks. Your wallet will thank you!

It's time to bust these common backyard bird feeding misconceptions. Don't fall for these false bird feeding myths.

The American coot looks like a black duck with a white beak, but it's actually a member of the rail...

Buff-bellied hummingbirds shimmer in southern Texas. Find out what they look like, what foods they eat, and where they build...

If you want to feed these bold birds in your backyard, you need to know what blue jays eat. Experts...

Tasty fruits dangling from open branches entice birds, like cedar waxwings and American robins. Check out the best bird berries...

A bushtit is a tiny gray bird with a long tail. Find out where to look for flocks of tiny,...

Birds can make a mess if they perch in undesirable places. Get expert tips to deter birds from perching and...

Think sparrows are boring brown birds? Think again! Get the scoop on these familiar feathered friends with sparrow facts and...

Readers share their best suet recipes to make bird suet. Keep birds fueled and happy by following these tips for...

Dogwoods trees have good looks, and they also attract wildlife. Add a dogwood tree to your yard for colorful flowers,...

These birds woke up on the wrong side of the nest! Laugh at grumpy bird photos of owls, northern cardinals,...

Listen carefully to hear calls or singing the next time you see a hummingbird. Learn all about the variety of...

These common black colored birds with shiny feathers are easily confused! Learn the key differences between a grackle vs a...

Attract a Carolina chickadee with birdseed and nest boxes. Learn to tell the difference between a Carolina chickadee vs a...

Get details about the bright colored lucifer hummingbird, including what males and females look like. Plus learn about their nests...

The white-breasted nuthatch is adept at clambering up, down or around tree trunks. Learn what they look like and what...

Learn what a male, female and juvenile Allen's hummingbird looks like. Learn about their range, preferred habitat and migration.

Learn how to attract, identify and observe a broad-tailed hummingbird in their high-elevation habitat throughout the western states.

Birds can handle more extreme temperatures than you might imagine. Discover the unique ways that birds stay warm on the...

Meet the recognizable and beloved northern cardinal. Get cardinal bird facts, including why male cardinals are red, and where cardinals...

Irruptions bring surprise visitors from the far north to your feeders—an opportunity to witness one of birding’s great mysteries. Here...

Don't worry about your backyard birds during frigid winter weather. Learn how to help them by providing food, water and...