Explore Birds

When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food鈥攆or photography or simple enjoyment鈥攃an be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
Bird Feeding and Care
When You Should鈥攁nd Should Not鈥擱escue Baby Birds
May 02, 2018 — It鈥檚 not uncommon to find young birds away from their nests during spring and summer. But should you help them? That depends.
Bird Feeding and Care
Get to Know These 20 Common Birds
January 31, 2018 — Want to put names to species you regularly see? Start with this beginner's guide.
Birding 101
How to Take Exquisite Hummingbird Photos
May 04, 2017 — Hummingbirds are excellent subjects for simple or high-tech techniques. Follow these pro tips for capturing the speedy birds in flight and at rest.
Photography & Videography
Praying Mantis vs. Hummingbird
October 08, 2014 — Even though mantises are smaller, they'll still attack hummingbirds. Here's how to keep your backyard bird safe. 
Bird Feeding and Care
A male American Goldfinch perched on milk thistle.
Bird, Plant, and Insect Identification Resources
September 03, 2014 — Explore our favorite online identification resources.
Native Plants
Hummingbirds See Red, Bees See Blue
July 10, 2013
Native Plants
A bluebird brings food to a check in a nest box.
Create Homes So Bluebirds Come Your Way
January 01, 2008 — Step-by-step instructions for creating nest boxes for bluebirds.
Bird Houses