How to Choose the Right Bird Feeder For Your Backyard
How to choose the right bird feeder? There are so many options. Picking the best one for your backyard will vary depending on what feathered visitors you want to attract....
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How To Attract Robins to Your Backyard
Read nowThere is probably no bird better associated with spring than the American Robin. This songbird can be found throughout North America. In fact, the robin is the official bird of three states – Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Robins are members...
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A Guide to Attracting Finches to Your Backyard
Finches are a favorite type of bird for many birdwatchers. You will find seventeen different types of finches in North America. Perhaps the most popular is the goldfinch, known for its beautiful bright yellow color contrasted with black and white wings. Other types include house finches, purple finches (which aren’t actually purple), and a variety of grosbeaks (blue, rose-breasted, black-headed, and more).Read now -
A Guide on How to Attract Chickadees to Your Backyard
You can find a variety of different chickadees in the United States including the Carolina chickadee, black-capped chickadee, mountain chickadee, boreal chickadee, chestnut-backed chickadee, and several more. While these birds have a variety of colors of plumage, they are most easily recognized by having a crown and throat that is much darker than the rest of their bodies. If you want to attract these small birds to your yard, here are some key tips to consider!Read now -
Mother’s Day Gifts for Bird Lovers
For those of you whose mothers love birdwatching, there are many bird-themed gifts that you can give her. These range from the more standard to more creative options. Regardless of the bird lover you want to celebrate, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide will have a perfect idea to say, “we love you, Mom!”Read now -
Hummingbird Migration Guide
Almost everyone loves hummingbirds, and who can resist them? There is something unbelievably impressive about these tiny birds’ ability to zoom around and hover. There are fifteen different species of hummingbirds that can be observed in the U.S. along with a few others that wander into our borders now and then. If you are someone who cannot get enough of their aerial acrobatics, you’ll be interested in this hummingbird migration guide. Learn all you need to know about the migratory patterns of hummingbirds near you.Read now -
5 Ways to Attract Orioles This Spring
Orioles are beautiful birds that can be found throughout all of the United States. Eight different oriole species can be seen in the country. The most recognizable is likely the Baltimore oriole with its bright orange and black plumage.Read now -
How to Attract Purple Martins to Your Backyard
We all have favorite birds that we hope to attract each year. Over time, we tend to learn a few tips for encouraging some of our favorites to frequent our backyards. For many people, favorites include classics like cardinals, bluebirds, or blue jays. One bird that does not always receive the same amount of attention but is still a favorite for many birders is the purple martin.Read now -
How to get ready for nesting season?
Around the country, the weather is beginning to warm up. With spring right around the corner, many people are excited about beautiful days, spring blossoms, and outdoor activities. For birders, this is a very exciting time as it means nesting season is right around the corner. Let’s take a look at how you can get ready for nesting season.Read now -
How to Find the Perfect Bluebird Feeder
We all have a favorite type of bird. I tend to be fairly partial to doves and orioles. Other people might enjoy woodpeckers or cardinals. However, for a lot of people, their favorite bird is the bluebird. These are some of the most beautiful birds that you can attract to your backyard. If you are wanting to find the right bluebird feeder for you, here are some things to consider.Read now
