Hummingbirds are some of the most sought after backyard birds, and it is easier to attract these flying jewels than many backyard birders realize. The key is to meet their survival needs for food, wat…

When you're just getting started feeding birds, it can be intimidating to choose that all-important first bird feeder. With many different brands, sizes and styles to choose from, which one will get y…

Making a pine cone bird feeder is a fun and easy project for bird lovers of all ages, and it's a fast and inexpensive way to add more feeders to the backyard. Once birds discover these simple feeders,…

Birdseed comes in two forms – loose seed that is added to feeders, and molded seed that is pressed into cakes or other shapes. What are the differences between them, and which is best to offer your ba…

For many of us, the thing we most enjoy about birds is their song. Their unique calls and sounds help us to identify them before they’re seen, and their beautiful melodies make up the soundtrack to ma…