Fascinating to some and considered a pest by others, starlings are birds that polarize opinion. While starlings can look beautiful…

Bendire’s life history, Forbush’s New England particulars, Wilson’s 1811 indictment-and-defense, and Eaton’s 20,000-crow winter roosts — the whole character of…

A woodpecker with 125 names that feeds on the lawn: the courtship, the egg records, the winter roosts, and the…

Minnesota. A land of lakes, swamps, and forests, not forgetting extensive farmlands and big cities, too. Bar Alaska, Minnesota is…

Missouri provides key stopovers for numerous species of birds, especially waterfowl, during the spring and fall.Key TakeawaysMissouri provides key stopovers…

The Rhinoceros Hornbill is an awe-inspiring bird species that inhabits the thick mountain rainforests of Southeast Asia. Recognized as one…

How 289 dissected stomachs explain the chickadee flock working your bark in January — insect eggs, hibernating spiders, weevils, and…

The most persistent singer in the yard — Forbush’s minstrel portrait, Thoreau’s teakettle, Audubon’s three-brood arithmetic, and the ledger of…

Why goldfinches wait until the thistles ripen to nest — and where the winter flocks at your feeder come from…

Mimic, sentinel, screech-owl mobber and acorn planter — the blue jay in full, drawn from Forbush, Wilson, Bendire and Audubon….

Grackle, Brewer blackbird, and red-wing grain bills from 2,346, 312, and 1,083 dissected stomachs — and the official verdict that…

Pistachios are incredibly healthy for people to eat in moderation as a snack. But if you love to feed the…

People plant gardens for a variety of reasons, including:Key TakeawaysYes! Hummingbirds like clematis!There are more than 300 species of clematis,…

I’ll be sharing the very best tips for attracting bluebirds to your backyard so that the bluebird of happiness can…

The ruby-throat’s full story — plumage, battles, courtship, nest, eggs and the flowers that pull it in — told verbatim…

Kathleen from McRae-Helena, GA shared their feeder setup with us through our reader form. Everything below is in their own…

Hummingbirds are tiny, colorful birds known for their acrobatics and charm.Key TakeawaysNectar is the central source of those calories, but…

KAREN from PLANT CITY, FL shared their feeder setup with us through our reader form. Everything below is in their…

When you’re purchasing a bag of mixed birdseed, there are many options to choose from with different ingredients.Key TakeawaysWhen you’re…

Not all bird feeder visitors are created equal. Some birds – even beautiful, colorful backyard visitors like the blue jay…

Despite being the third smallest state in the Union, the Constitution State boasts an impressive collection of birds. According to…

The crow’s full account with the farmer, item by item, from the USDA’s stomach analyses — corn a third of…

Six Easy Tips To Clean It Up and Six Ways To Stop the Mess! We talk a lot here at WildBirdScoop…

You may be familiar with sesame seeds as the tiny seeds are often seen on the top of bread rolls…

The Forest Service’s own case for leaving a snag standing — which birds depend on dead wood, and the per-acre…

An 1882 naturalist’s complete record of how barn swallows raise a mud nest on a bare beam — the masonry,…

Cashews can be a great source of nutrients for humans. People living in the warmest climate zones might even be…

The same 636 thrasher stomachs produced two different verdicts in the 1915 and 1926 printings of the government’s bulletin —…

Key TakeawaysToday, technology plays a more important role in birdwatching than ever before.Many have discovered the joys of capturing birds…

The Northern Cardinal is an iconic bird. It’s the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia,…