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What Every Urban Birder Needs to Know About Habitat Loss
One of the most heartbreaking things about birding is realizing just how many wild birds we’ve already lost. Over the…
A Woodpecker Feeds Its Baby in This Heartwarming Video
For some animal species, the act of raising young is left up to the female, but most share the job….
6 Birds with Astonishing Memory Powers You Won’t Believe
With their small brains and seemingly primitive behavior, birds were long regarded as not the smartest of animals. Yet as…
9 Reasons the Birds in Your Yard Go Silent at Exactly the Same Moment (You’ll Notice It Today)
The feeder may draw your attention, as each bird hushes suddenly like a wire was cut. This won’t happen at…
Owls In Ohio: All 12 Species In The Buckeye State
According to the official Ohio Ornithological Society (OOS) Checklist, there are 443 species of birds that live in the state of Ohio.Key…
12 Binoculars Worth Getting If You’ve Never Owned a Pair (Under $150)
This morning, I stepped outside and noticed a golden colored bird on my thistle feeder. It was an American Goldfinch!…
Owls in West Virginia: 9 Species To Know
With tourism as its leading industry, it’s no wonder that people flock from all over North America to West Virginia….
Birds In Hawaii
The first thing that usually pops into your mind when you hear the name “Hawaii” is the magical beaches with…
Can Birds Eat Marshmallows? Why They Shouldn’t
Marshmallows are a sweet and fluffy delight, whether they’re roasting over a campfire to melt into a s’more or floating…
Can Birds Eat Arugula? Your Guide to This Healthy Treat
Many birds love variety in their diets! That’s why you may see them going from feeder to feeder, trying a…
Can Birds Eat Crackers? Here’s Why You Can Skip This Snack
Anyone who has ever been birdwatching can tell you that, once you start, it’s hard to stop. The next thing…
Birdhouse Hole Size Guide: The Right Entrance for Every Backyard Bird
If you’re thinking about building a bird house, it’s important to think about what types of birds you are looking…
Do Hawks Eat Turkeys?
Hawks are carnivorous predators, known for their hunting skills. However, they mainly hunt small prey that’s easy to kill and…
10 Finches in Illinois
The entire state of Illinois is situated in the Interior Plains region, but there’s much more to ‘The Prairie State’…
Why House Finches in Your Yard Look Red, Orange, AND Yellow (The Diet Explanation)
Discover the fascinating reason why male House Finches visit your backyard feeders sporting shades of red, orange, and yellow….
The Backyard Flower That Looks Invasive But Actually Saves Your Pollinators Each July
That aggressive-looking green plant taking over your yard in July might just be the best thing to ever happen to…
Birdwatching for Beginners: A Handy Guide Full of Great Tips
The number of people enjoying bird watching increased significantly starting in 2020. New documentary TV shows like Extraordinary Birds with…
Why You Should Leave a Muddy Puddle in One Corner of Your Yard This Week
You do not need expensive gear to attract beautiful birds and butterflies to your yard. Sometimes, all you need is…
The Exact Time to Refill Hummingbird Nectar in Warm Weather (It’s Sooner Than You Think)
Hot weather changes the rules for hummingbird care. Learn the exact temperature schedule for refilling your nectar before it spoils….
7 Window Bird Feeders Your Cat Will Stare at All Day (Safely)
I was rinsing dishes when a flash of motion at the glass stopped me — a small, red-breasted bird hopped…
Why Chipping Sparrows Rebuild Their Nest Three Times a Season (And What Keeps Breaking It)
Chipping sparrows are relentless builders, often constructing up to three nests in a single breeding season. Explore the biological drives…
11 Bird Feeders Under $25 That Actually Last More Than One Season
A gray catbird landed on the suet cage this chilly March morning and rattled the wire until a House Finch…
How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard
A bluebird sighting evokes thoughts of attracting these birds to your yard on a permanent basis. Bluebirds, unlike other…
5 Flower Tubes Hummingbirds Visit More Than Red Ones (The Color Myth, Debunked)
You might have heard that hummingbirds only visit red flowers. It’s one of those garden “rules” that gets passed around…
11 Birds You Can Identify by the Sound of Their Wingbeats (Not Their Song)
During dusk, if you are in a field, you might be able to hear a bird’s wingbeats just before it…
Why the Catbird Imitating Your Phone Ringtone Is Actually Showing Off to a Female
Hearing a smartphone ring from a dense shrub can be startling. For the Gray Catbird, mimicking mechanical sounds is a…
The ‘Anvil’ Method: How Thrushes Smash Snails Open in Your Yard (And Where You’ll Find the Shells)
Discover the fascinating foraging behavior of thrushes, how they use hard surfaces to crack open snails, and where to find…
Why Your Hummingbirds Keep Returning to the Same Broken Feeder (The ‘Home Spot’ Theory)
If you have ever watched a hummingbird hover in thin air exactly where a broken feeder used to hang, you…
How to Make ‘DIY Suet’ That Doesn’t Melt in 80-Degree Weather (Under $0.40 a Block)
Summer heat turns standard store-bought suet into a greasy hazard for wild birds. Here is a simple, field-tested recipe for…
10 Things Bird Brains Can Do That Ours Can’t
If you said to most people that some birds are as intelligent as primates and dolphins, they might have trouble…