After decades of milk promotion programs it is no surprise that calcium is a vital part of a healthy human diet, but few people realize it is also essential for birds. But are your backyard birds gett…

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…

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…

Every backyard birder wants to watch birds visiting their feeders, but how should you position your feeders so you don't miss any great views? Whether you just want to enjoy the birds, identify every…