Attracting Birds

Learn how to attract birds to your backyard with these expert tips on plants and trees that attract birds, bird nesting and feeding birds.

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If a Bird Is Dive-Bombing You, This Is Why

Watch out! Why are birds dive-bombing you? Here's what you should know if a bird is scolding or swooping down...


Build a Charcuterie Board for Your Backyard Birds

Entertaining isn't just for people! Build a tasty bird charcuterie board stocked with birdseed, nuts and more for your feathered...


Bird Feeder Landscaping Ideas: Disguise the Brown Patch

Get expert bird feeder landscaping ideas. Learn the best ways to use perennial plants to attract birds and beautify your...


Avian Influenza: Should You Take Down Bird Feeders?

Does avian influenza affect wild birds? Find out if you need to take down bird feeders. Plus learn the risk...


Boost Bird Feeding Excitement With a Smart Bird Feeder

See who's visiting your backyard by using a high-tech bird feeder with a camera! Here's why you should add a...


Can You Touch a Baby Bird or Will the Parents Abandon It?

We've all heard someone say, "Don't touch a baby bird!" Can you help or will the parents abandon it? Here's...


14 Facts That Prove Mother Birds Are Fascinating

From female penguins who create a unique call to orioles weaving elaborate nests, here's why we appreciate the hard work...


Create the Ultimate Backyard Bird Sanctuary

Create an all-inclusive bird sanctuary in your backyard with plants that provide what birds need most for food, shelter and...

Crows Are More Romantic Birds Than You Think

Do crows mate for life? Here's why the American crow is a more romantic bird than you would expect —...


13 Fascinating Mourning Dove Facts

Mournings doves are common in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove.


All About Robin Nests and Robin Eggs

Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes...


What Do Warblers Eat and How to Attract Them

What foods do warblers eat? See which types of warblers might visit your bird feeders for suet, mealworms and...


5 Foods You Should Feed Birds in the Winter

Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter. Learn what birds eat in winter so you can...


Camouflage in Birds: Hidden in Plain Sight

Many birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot camouflage in birds if you know...