Feeding birds and attracting them to your yard inevitably leads to questions — about feeders, birdhouses, bird baths, baby birds, and more. In this free … Read More “Backyard Q&A Guide”
Getting Started
Facts about birds, resources for young birders, and more advice for beginning birdwatchers.
Kid-tested tips
An environmental educator shares tips for sparking an interest in birds among youngsters Read More “Kid-tested tips”
15 resources for young birders
Birding with children is the subject of articles in our June 2015 issue by Danielle Harris and Rebecca Deatsman. Their emphasis is on fun, their … Read More “15 resources for young birders”
Facts about birds
Which bird flies fastest, which is smallest, which lays the largest egg, which has the greatest number of feathers, and a flock of additional amazing facts. Read More “Facts about birds”
Make your birdwatching count
You can have fun and add to our understanding of birds at the same time. Plus, learn 7 great ways you can support bird conservation. Read More “Make your birdwatching count”
Coping with grackles
Seven ways to deal with Common Grackles at your feeders, plus a few reasons why you might not want to. Read More “Coping with grackles”
Why is that bird bald?
Find out why some cardinals and Blue Jays lose their head feathers all at once. Read More “Why is that bird bald?”