Birding

Do wrens migrate? Although not as flashy as an oriole or hummingbird, many people are excited to see house wrens...

Readers often report that the same hummingbirds return year after year. Find out what the experts say about how hummingbirds...

Experts share what to look for when shopping for no mess bird feeder options to attract birds. Plus check out...

Learn what sparrows eat, as well as which seeds and types of bird feeders to offer to attract these cheery...

From sparrows in winter to sweet baby sparrows, these sparrow pictures prove there is much to appreciate about these energetic,...

Birding experts discuss what do hummingbirds eat—and how often they eat it! A hummingbird's diet includes more foods than you...

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat,...

Look down! That noise under your shrubs is a shy, ground-feeding towhee in search of its next meal.

Learn what a song sparrow looks like and sounds like. Plus learn about their nests and eggs, range map and...

Attract woodpeckers to your yard with the best woodpecker food. Learn what woodpecker eat and the best birdseed and feeders...

Choose a bluebird feeder and follow the best feeding tips from fellow birders to attract more bluebirds to your backyard.

Learn how to identify a male and female tree swallow. Find out about their nests, song, range map and what...

There’s more to bird migration patterns than meets the eye. Learn when and how birds migrate and discover which species...

Flocks of juncos arrive with cold snowy weather. Learn the best foods to offer at feeders and plants to grow...

Learn to identify six different types of dark-eyed juncos, including the slate colored junco and Oregon junco, and find out...

Discover facts about winter's favorite visitor: dark-eyed junco! Learn how long a junco bird lives. Also see why they are...

Can birds eat bread? Not all people foods are safe for birds. Leave these nine foods off the menu to...

Home tweet home! Learn about the many distinct types of bird nests and the different locations where you might find...

Are bluebirds really symbols of happiness? Discover the many meanings behind bluebird sightings in your backyard.

You're sure to smile at these cute baby bluebird pictures showing the juvenile bluebirds and fledglings in the nest, with...

Elegant and graceful, wading birds capture artists' imaginations. Here are interesting facts and gorgeous photos of wading birds.

Moving headfirst down tree trunks is just one nuthatch bird trait. Find out more about the members of this fun-to-watch...

Keep your feathered friends healthy and happy with clean bird feeders, fresh birdseed and a natural yard free of pesticides.

Finches are some of the smallest and cutest birds in the backyard. Enjoy a collection of pretty pictures of finches,...

Connect with nature by participating in the season's most anticipated event: The Great Backyard Bird Count. It's easy to join,...

Mountain ash trees are gorgeous, but offer much more than looks. Discover the berries and blooms that make the trees...

Whip up DIY suet cakes yourself! It's easy (and cheap!) Learn the do's and don'ts of rendering beef suet for...

Learn what a palm warbler looks like, where birders can find these warblers in different seasons, and what foods these...

To spot a rosy finch, birders should visit the western mountains. Learn about the best place to find the three...