Backyard Birding

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

Feeders and Food

Go Ahead and Feed the Birds!

White-breasted nuthatch photo by Shutterstock. Last summer, wildlife organizations in several Midwestern and mid-Atlantic states issued advisories for backyard birding enthusiasts to…

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Tips on feeding bluebirds include offering mealworms.

Feeding Bluebirds

As insect-eaters, bluebirds are attracted by mealworms. Photo by Bill Thompson, III. If you are lucky enough to have one or more…

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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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American goldfinches flock at backyard thistle feeders. Photo by Randall Sholten.

Tips for Better Bird Feeding

American goldfinches flock at backyard thistle feeders. Photo by Randall Sholten. Bird feeding provides enjoyment to millions of North Americans each year….

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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

Foiling a Bully Hummingbird

Conventional wisdom said to offer multiple hummingbird feeders out-of-sight from each other—perhaps a feeder in the front and the back of your…

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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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Hummingbird Resources

The Hummingbird Society – The Hummingbird Society is a nonprofit charitable organization that strives to teach about hummingbirds and works to prevent…

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