Backyard Birding

Turn your backyard into a bird haven with tips on feeders, habitats, and attracting your favorite species.

Feeders and Food

Feeding Eggshells

The Shell Game One of the lesser-known ways to attract birds is by putting out eggshells. Female birds, drained of calcium by…

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Learn what foods are best for winter bird feeding. Photo by Barb Fuller.

How To: Woodpecker Box

Build an Easy Box for Golden-fronted, Red-headed, and Hairy Woodpeckers Download detailed plans you can use to build your own woodpecker box….

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Do-it-yourself Pipe House

A new use for PVC pipe! by A.J. Hamler, excerpted from the March/April 2011 issue of Bird Watcher’s Digest Many do-it-yourselfers use…

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Hummingbirds

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Hummingbird Behavior

Feeding, Foraging, and Reader Observations Article Topics The Avian Nectar Feeders True Nectar Feeders Bill Shape Foraging Efficiency Flexible Bills Feeding Sugar…

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A male ruby-throated hummingbird sips nectar from a cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis).

What do Hummingbirds Eat?

Introduction “What do hummingbirds eat?” is a question often asked of hummer enthusiasts. It’s a simple question, and you’d think the answer…

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