Birding

Built for gobbling fruit, the cedar waxwing is a are striking, social bird species. Learn how to spot these elegant...

Meet the yellow-bellied sapsucker, a member of the woodpecker family. Learn how to identify males and females, how to attract...

If you see a small red bird in your backyard, you might think it's a cardinal. But take another look,...

Go beyond binoculars and field guides and ramp up your game with the coolest new bird watching gear and birding...

See pictures of a blue gray gnatcatcher. Plus, find out where these small songbirds live, what they eat, and how...

These common insect eating birds munch on butterflies, bees, mosquitoes, ants and more.

There are some big benefits of serving black oil sunflower seeds in your backyard. Plus, see which birds love these...

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Learn what a red-bellied woodpecker looks like...

Save money on your favorite hobby with these cheap ways to attract more birds Get creative to make budget feeders...

Look for a bright red male scarlet tanager in spring and summer. Learn about this songbird's nest, range map, song...

Learn about the epic hummingbird migration feats of these tiny birds. The diminutive creatures undertake great journeys in spring and...

Did you spot a small brown bird? Look at these photos of brown birds found across North America to help...

It's always exciting to see a white bird, whether in your yard or on the beach. From egrets to snowy...

Get to know the water-loving common loon. Learn about this bird's habits, wingspan, what it eats, how fast it flies...

Finding a green bird is a unique sighting! Discover the green birds you might spot, including green herons, green jays...

Raccoons are furry and cute backyard critters, with their little black eye masks and ringed tails. Enjoy these funny raccoon...

The bald eagle is America's national bird and seeing one is an awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy gorgeous bald eagle pictures captured...

If you spotted a colorful orange bird in your backyard, this collection of beautiful bird pictures shared by readers can...

Follow these tips for maintaining seed and suet feeders to keep your backyard birds healthy in every season. Here's what...

Backyard birders share their proven tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers. Learn how to clean hummingbird...

Even if you don't have a big backyard with trees, you can still enjoy attracting and feeding the birds. We...

Discover fun and surprising hummingbird facts, like what is on the hummingbird diet, if they sing, how far they migrate...

Draw more clever blue jays into your yard by serving birdseed on a tray feeder, or try a blue jay...

Who doesn't love owls? You're sure to find the right fit for you in this unique selection of owl shirts.

The spring and summer nesting season brings many baby birds to the backyard. Find out what baby birds eat and...

Find out what the five common bird life stages mean and see how robins and other baby birds look as...

Swallows are lovely birds — but you might not know they've been significant and admired all the way back through...

Blue jays are backyard fixtures in the East, but find out why these adaptive birds are on the move.

Do purple martins really eat thousands of mosquitoes a day? We checked with an expert to find out. Plus, learn...