Want more birds in your backyard? Simple changes like adding water, planting native shrubs, and offering safe feeders can transform your yard into a thriving habitat. Start small and build a refuge birds will return to all year.

Learn how to use hummingbird feeders the right way: nectar recipe, cleaning schedule, best placement, and tips to reduce feeder squabbles.

Struggling to identify birds quickly? Learn how judging relative size—using robins, crows, and hawks as references—can instantly narrow your bird IDs and sharpen your birding skills.

Planning birding trips doesn’t mean locking yourself into a strict schedule. In this 1-minute read, we explore how simple preparation—timing, location, and intention—can turn any birding trip into a more rewarding experience. Plus, links to our full planning guide and birding hotspots series.

Birding is more than a hobby—it’s a moving meditation. Discover how slowing down with birds can calm the mind, reset priorities, and reconnect you with the natural world.

Every February, birders around the world come together for the Great Backyard Bird Count. It’s one of the simplest ways to give birds a voice—and it starts right outside your door.

Here’s how to participate and why this count matters now more than ever.

Bold, vocal, and unmistakable, Blue Jays are among the most familiar birds in North America. Learn where they live, what they eat, and how to attract them to your backyard using the right feeders and foods.

Bold, brilliant, and brainy—the Steller’s Jay is a standout of western forests. This Weekly Tip covers how to identify them, where they live, and how to attract them to your backyard.

Planning a birding trip is exciting—but turning that plan into action is where success begins. This 1-minute read walks you through breaking down trip tasks, researching hotspots with eBird, and making sure your gear is ready before you go.

Planning birding trips is one of the most exciting parts of a new year. By aligning your birding goals, setting a realistic budget, and honoring your dream destinations, you can turn 2026 into a season of meaningful birding experiences—near or far.

Learn how to practice raising your binoculars without looking down so you never lose sight of a bird again. A quick 1-minute birding tip published every Tuesday to help you improve your skills.

Not all foods are safe for wild birds—some can even cause serious harm. Learn what NOT to feed backyard birds, ducks, or geese, and discover healthier alternatives that protect wildlife and keep your feeders safe and clean.

Especially during this hectic season - slow down, listen to your body, feel the rhythms of nature, hear the bird songs.