A feeder may bring birds to your yard, but a successful bird sanctuary gives them much more. Learn how food, clean water, protective shelter and safe places to raise young work together—and how to provide all four in a yard, patio or balcony.

A bird feeder is only the beginning. Learn how to combine food, fresh water, shelter, nesting places and layered landscaping to create a backyard bird sanctuary that welcomes birds throughout the year.

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but their lives are anything but delicate. From epic migrations and dizzying courtship dives to feeder squabbles and favorite flowers, here’s what their behavior teaches us — and how to turn your yard into a hummingbird haven.

Hummingbirds may be tiny, but their lives are anything but delicate. From epic migrations and dizzying courtship dives to feeder squabbles and favorite flowers, here’s what their behavior teaches us — and how to turn your yard into a hummingbird haven.