Birding

Birds are natural architects—they don’t need our assistance to build a nest—but here are some safe bird nesting materials you...

We found the best bird bath options and fountains, including concrete, ceramic, resin, stone, mosaic, metal, solar and plastic choices....

There's much more to hummingbird anatomy than you know. Discover the fascinating physical traits that make hummingbirds tick.

If you've seen hummingbirds fighting and chasing each other, you might wonder if hummingbirds are territorial. Learn how to feed...

A single sighting of your personal spark bird can ignite a passion for the outdoors and birding. Readers and experts...

Watch your backyard come to life as amazing owl species swoop through the night skies. Get to know the types...

From adding a bird bath to cleaning feeders more often, here's what you can do to keep your hummingbirds safe...

Learn what a male, female and juvenile rose breasted grosbeak looks like, what their song sounds like, what they eat...

From robins to bluebirds, these shy singers come in several sizes and colors. Know which is which when a thrush...

Nest box requirements vary by species, but several characteristics for birdhouses are universal. Follow these guidelines for providing the safest...

Go beyond birdseed and mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly for birds. Fruit-eating orioles, catbirds and tanagers love...

See what a yellow-rumped warbler looks like. Plus learn what they eat, when they migrate and why they're nicknamed butterbutts.

Spotted a white dove? Learn how to tell if you're seeing an albino mourning dove. Plus, see other backyard birds...

Raindrops add whimsy to these already beautiful backyard scenes captured by our talented readers. Enjoy the beauty of rain with...

Spotted a blue bird that you can't identify? Here's how to ace a common birding test: blue grosbeak vs indigo...

Experts reveal how to keep house sparrow nests out of bluebird houses and away from feeders. Win the bluebird nest...

Keep your cameras ready this spring. A funny butterfly moment could flutter into view at any moment.

Warbler sightings are a welcome sign of spring for birdwatchers. Check out amazing facts about these migrating birds.

From wrens who nested in the pocket of a pair of jeans to a hummingbird who nested on a chandelier,...

Spot a Bullock's oriole in the western U.S. during breeding season. Learn what the males and females look like and...

From thunderstorms to blizzards, we'll show you how to protect birds by turning your yard into a shelter.

These popular red and yellow birds in the finch family are backyard favorites for bird-watchers in spring and summer.

Be very patient with these small creatures if they accidentally end up in your garage.

Although the ruby-throated hummingbird range is widespread, you won't find this species everywhere throughout North America.

You've probably seen aggressive hummingbirds fighting over feeders and flowers. Do these tiny birds ever injure themselves in battle?

Birding is for every body! Learn about Birdability, a birding organization improving accessibility to get more people into nature.

Hummingbirds are acrobatic birds that can hover and even fly backwards. Learn the science behind the magic.

If you love attracting hummingbirds, you'll want to keep them safe. Find out which hummingbird predators to watch out for.

There's so much activity to see right in the backyard. Check out the fantastic winners of our 2022 Backyard Video...