Oranges, nectar, jelly, and native plants can bring the pretty songbirds to your yard … Read More “Keys to attracting orioles to your yard”
Leading Off
Benefits for members include invitations to quarterly webinars featuring David Sibley, Kenn Kaufman, and other experts … Read More “BirdWatching Membership Program offers premium ID and photo content”
In the News
Global Big Day seeks to beat the record for number of species seen in one day … Read More “World Migratory Bird Day and Global Big Day on May 8”
Around 2,200 observers will conduct surveys on nearly 3,300 routes this spring … Read More “Breeding Bird Survey returns in 2021”
The bird’s injuries were minor, and it was released less than 24 hours after being taken into care … Read More “Bald Eagle flies free after rehabbers save it”
Last summer, we reported on a program formed by birding groups in Maryland and the District of Columbia that would provide scholarships for Black and … Read More “Applications open for Black and Latinx Birders Scholarship”
Bird Identification
Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for on these familiar and popular backyard birds … Read More “Identifying North America’s five titmouse species”
Use these tips to identify two of the most prominent groups of streaky brown birds … Read More “Learn to differentiate finches and sparrows”
Photography
Andy Raupp’s photo of this berry-flipping waxwing won the top prize in the contest. Congrats, Andy … Read More “2020 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Cedar Waxwing”
Steve Wolfe made this impeccable photo of a male Elegant Trogon in Arizona’s Cave Creek Canyon … Read More “2020 Bird Portrait Contest second place: Elegant Trogon”
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- Happy Mother's Day! These Mallard ducklings were trying hard to get under their mom’s wings. Everyone wants a spot!… https://t.co/Cp74YX01yC
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- How do birds reproduce? The answer is kinda complicated. Founding Editor Eldon Greij explains.… https://t.co/n2oZSo5jvl
Birding at home
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson provides advice on how to buy birdseed, suet, and other feeder fare … Read More “A birdfeeding shopping list”
This excerpt from Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife explains how to purchase native plants for your yard … Read More “Tips for finding and growing native plants for birds”
Find out how easy it is to attract cardinals, orioles, and other birds with seeds, oranges, suet, and other treats … Read More “Birdfeeding basics”