Birding

The Carolina wren is common in southeastern woods, where its song is heard even in winter. Learn about their nests...

The northern house wren is a plain songbird, but its bubbling songs and nonstop activity make this cavity nester a...

Birders love a good picture of a wren, and we've rounded up 16 of them! See wrens building nests in...

Lifelong love, or just soulmates for a season? Here's all you need to know about whether American robins mate for...

Will avian influenza affect backyard birds? Find out if you need to take down feeders, plus learn bird flu symptoms...

A hummingbird feather is so colorful and iridescent. These birds sparkle in the sunlight. Find out what makes their feathers...

This cheery spring bird with a taste for worms is a welcome backyard guest. But will a robin nest in...

What is the significance of seeing a robin in your yard? We discuss the robin bird meaning and how robins...

From the eastern towhee to the red-breasted nuthatch, we identify birds that look like robins to point out the differences...

An American robin, with its bright red breast, is a common backyard bird. Learn what a robin looks like, sounds...

Do robins migrate south and come back in spring? Find out where robins go in winter and why you're not...

Find out what experts say about the question: Do hummingbirds mate for life? Also learn how male hummingbirds flirt to...

These easy-to-grow annuals that attract hummingbirds are filled with the sweet nectar that pretty pollinators can’t resist.

A bird bath for hummingbirds will catch their attention with moving water. Add a hummingbird bird bath to attract more...

Some flyers skip feeders but you can still attract these birds to a bird bath. Lure more birds to your...

Find out whether a hummingbird birdhouse will get used, as well as tips for drawing nesting hummingbirds to live in...

Enjoy splendid pictures of warblers, from yellow to black-and-white. Look for these small bright fliers during spring and fall migration.

Attracting a purple finch is easy with the right food, but identifying one can be tricky! Here's how to spot...

Attract more birds to your yard with these seasonal plant picks. Grow flowers and plants that birds like to attract...

Do hummingbirds like petunias or dianthus? Grow these award-winning flowers from All-America Selections to attract pollinators.

Yellow cardinals are rare, beautiful birds — and birders in Florida have reported a recent sighting of this uniquely colored...

Look for a ruby-throated hummingbird in eastern states in summer. See what males and females look like and learn how...

It's a magical moment you snap hummingbird pictures. Here are some amazing pictures of hummingbirds captured on camera.

Watching birds brings new excitement every day throughout the year. Get our bird watcher checklists for season by season.

Scientists tried for years to understand how a hummingbird tongue and beak works. Discover the fascinating ways these tiny fliers...

You know hummingbirds are tiny birds, but their extra small size may surprise you. Get the answer from the experts:...

Warblers are colorful and awe-inspiring birds. Of all the types of warbler birds in North America, these deserve special attention.

Baby hummingbirds are beyond adorable! Learn what a baby hummingbird looks like, how long they stay in the nest and...

Are honey and red dye bad for hummingbirds? Find out what ingredients you should always skip when making a hummingbird...