Birding

Hummingbirds are tough and tiny birds. Learn how to keep feeding them during winter and the truth behind common myths...

Attract towhees, juncos, sparrows and more by serving food on all available flat surfaces. Learn the best tips to attract...

Attract more hummingbirds to visit your yard with this whimsical sugar water feeder.

Cardinals, robins, and wrens, oh my! Take this quiz to see if you can correctly guess the official state bird...

As the seasons and weather conditions change, switch up what you're serving in your bird feeders to attract more birds...

When a bullet took her upper beak, Beauty the bald eagle would have starved. A dedicated caregiver and 3D printing...

After the excitement of viewing nest cams, you may want to observe nesting birds in your yard. Before you do,...

Hummingbirds and hostas are both treasured by gardeners. See why they go well together.

Learn how to fix a cracked birdbath so your backyard birds can continue to use it.

Find out how powerful hurricanes impact songbirds, seabirds and more, and learn how you can help in the aftermath.

Interested in becoming a Birds & Blooms Field Editor? Now’s your chance!   Our Field Editors are an enthusiastic group of

Tune in to the copycat songs of mimic birds, like mockingbirds, catbirds and thrashers. Plus attract birds that mimic sounds...

From nest building to snoring (yes, snoring!), the behavior captured in these hummingbird videos will captivate your bird-loving heart.

The porgs seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi weren't originally in the script. But the puffin population on Skellig...

You never leave home without your phone, so install bird Identification apps and you'll have guides, checklists, and more at...

Tempt birds to your balcony or patio with flashy flowers and a trio of tricks.

An Anna's hummingbird chose a reader's backyard cactus to build a nest and lay eggs, but not everything went to...

A close relative of the Canada Goose, the Nene is the rarest of all the state birds and found only...

Bigger than mallards and unusual in appearance, the Muscovy duck species is common in Florida and some cities in the...

Anhinga courtship behavior is a joy to watch. See video of a male anhinga during bird nesting season as he...

Get expert bird photography tips from a professional bird photographer on how to turn your backyard into an ideal space...

Did you know that simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For visually impaired people who are beginning birding,...

The best flowers to attract hummingbirds are rich with nectar - here's how to build a nectar-filled garden in your...

A few clever gardening tricks will have you attracting birds like never before.

Attracting hummingbirds is easy and fun with this homemade hummingbird feeder made with a baby food jar.

Save money while attracting hummingbirds by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire.

The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...

A DIY birdhouse doesn’t get any easier than this! Learn how to build a nest box from single pine board.

Plants that allow you to harvest seeds attract more birds to your backyard.