Any yard, no matter where it is, how large it may be, what is planted there or how it is maintained, will attract at least some common birds. Sparrows, starlings, doves and pigeons are particularly un…

Have you ever wondered how the hummingbirds that visit your feeder can seem to tell if you use one brand of nectar instead of another? How can they taste the difference if they don’t have tastebuds?Th…

The brightest shades of red are always associated with hummingbirds, but why? What is it about this color that attracts these birds, and how necessary is it to have red in your yard?Seeing RedHummingb…

Hummingbirds aren't the only birds that love nectar, and many other species may also sample sips from your hummingbird feeders. Some species even have such a love for nectar's sugary sweetness that th…

With puddles, lakes, streams, rain, snow and other water sources available to birds, why is water such an important part of a birder's backyard? Understanding why birds need water and how to provide i…