Birding

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures that captivate bird lovers. Readers share special stories and their favorite hummingbird characteristics.

Cardinals are frequent visitors to backyard bird feeders. But will your cardinals eat suet? Find out what the birding experts...

These seven species are all water birds, but not waterfowl. That term only applies to the duck family, including geese...

Find out what a male, female and juvenile northern bobwhite looks like, what they sound like, and where you may...

If you need a plant for pollinators and birds, crimson bottlebrush is a perfect pick! Learn how to grow this...

From the smallest falcon to the fastest flying bird on earth, discover interesting facts about the falcon bird family.

Listen for the "mewing" call of a gray catbird in summer. These birds love to eat fruit, prefer dense thickets,...

Whether a northern flicker is gobbling ants on the ground or climbing a tree trunk, this bird's stunning field marks...

Learn what a killdeer bird looks like and sounds like. Get facts about their nests, eggs and songs, and see...

An oriole nest is unique and different from other bird nests. Learn where and how orioles weave their nests and...

Whether they’re opening for takeoff, spreading wide for a lazy soar or flapping to brake for landing, bird wings make...

See what a baby cardinal looks like, from egg to fledgling, with photos. Did you know baby cardinals don't have...

You might know these plants as torch lilies, but birds and other pollinators in your yard know them as colorful,...

See which hummingbird feeders our experts use in their own yards and learn about the best hummingbird feeder styles for...

Hummingbirds need more than just sugar-water to be safe, happy and healthy. Follow these tips to design a perfect hummingbird...

Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...

A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...

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.

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...

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...

Mix up your backyard menu with grape jelly for birds. Fruit-eating orioles, catbirds and tanagers love to eat jelly as...

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...