Birding

Winter will be upon us soon and your feathered friends need suet for energy. Check out the best suet feeder...

A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see...

One of the best ways to help winter birds is to provide fresh water. Get expert winter bird bath tips,...

Small, numbered rings reveal the secrets of hummingbird migration! Learn all about the importance and process of hummingbird banding.

Native ornamental grasses attract seed eating and nesting birds to backyards. Some grasses also serve as host plants for butterflies.

While there are monogamous birds out there, bird mating habits vary by species. Learn which birds mate for life, and...

Our smartest bird species roundup proves that the phrase “bird brain” is a compliment! Learn about intelligent birds and their...

Fall warblers can be very confusing. Learn how to tell the difference between the blackpoll warbler and bay breasted warbler.

Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders. There are three types of grackle birds to...

Not all birds in the blackbird family are the same. Learn about five types of blackbirds you might see across...

It's easier than you think to tell the difference between a raven vs a crow. Follow these tips for differentiating...

Noticed a mystery bird perched in your backyard trees or eating at a bird feeder? These techniques will help get...

Pesticides can harm birds so here's a better way to get rid of wasp nests in birdhouses without using dangerous...

These activities, from hummingbird festivals to feeding tips, are seriously cool ideas that every hummingbird enthusiast should experience.

Many bird species are colorful, but there are also a lot of black and white birds in the world. Here's...

If you spot a yellow and black bird, you might need some help to identify it. Here are photos of...

Use these proven expert backyard tips for feeding birds in summer to keep your favorite feathered friends coming back for...

Hummingbirds can have difficulty using traditional bird baths. Create a hummingbird mister instead to give these little jewels a place...

With the right plants, your backyard can become a goldfinch sanctuary. Here's the garden plants and flowers goldfinches love most.

Did you spot a small yellow bird in the trees? Look at photos of yellow birds found across North America...

New to birding? Start with the basics. Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them...

With spectacular breeding plumage, delicate mating displays, and adorable babies, great egrets are fun to watch during bird nesting season.

Get expert tips on attracting orioles. Find out how to bring more oriole birds, including Baltimore oriole birds, to your...

Whether you think they're brilliant or bullies, there's plenty to discover about these clever corvids. Learn about blue jays and...

Cardinals are also known as redbirds, but not every red bird is a cardinal. Check out some other birds that...

Blue jays add beauty to the backyard. Marvel at these gorgeous blue jay photos in all seasons, from warm summer...

Unexpected moments happen all the time in the backyard—these photographers were just lucky enough to capture these amazing nature photos.

Attracting hummingbirds is easy when you start thinking like a hummingbird! Birding experts explain how to attract hummingbirds and keep...

Look, listen and learn! Here's how to shoot amazing hummingbird photography that captures these birds' dazzling colors and behavior.