Birding

The variety, behaviors, and songs of East Coast birds are a sight to behold. If you are curious about just what birds you are observing, then it's time to get a field guide and start your birding...

Bird watching is a pleasant past time for people of all ages. The birds are fun to watch and listen to. Many bird watchers enjoy strategically putting out different types of seed to try to attract...

Hobbies for women can be a great outlet for creativity and a way to make friends that have a common interest. If you don't have a hobby then maybe it's time you looked into it. Is there something...

Making your first bird house. Here are tips on how to go about building it; what to consider, what you'll need, bird house plans, and recommendations from experts.

Raising a brood of Ringneck Pheasants is an enjoyable process, but one that requires care. Loss of pheasants due to drowning, malnourishment or the weather can take a substantial hit out of the...

Barn owls are found in most of the continental United States and all of South America. Related species are found world wide. You can attract barn owls to your property by providing the proper...

Birds delight the eye and keep down the insect population. If you love seeing the birds throughout the four seasons, then make your yard attractive to them. Here's how to do that.

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Making your own birdhouse is a chance to help and witness the wildlife in your own backyard. There are hundreds of designs and materials to choose from. You can be as creative or as simple as you...

When people think of birdwatching, they think of birdWATCHING, but bird listening is a hobby of its own! It's easier in some ways: no good eyesight or binoculars required. Here's how to begin...

If you talk about building a purple martin birdhouse, you really mean you are going to build a purple martin condominium. These little birds love to live in a group setting with neighbors close...

If you raise chickens or want to raise them then eventually you will have a hen that wants to set and hatch out eggs. This is good way to get new stock and if you have children a great way to...

The Northern Cardinal, often referred to as a red bird, is a year-'round resident of the northern U.S. This striking bird brings to the yard a splash of brilliant color that is unrivaled by its...

The belted kingfisher is a common bird throughout North America, but one that many people have never seen. Skilled at diving into the water and capturing fish for a meal, the belted kingfisher has...

If you reside close to a wooded area such as a state park or forest, you may have observed a great horned owl perched in a tree watching you. Most of us like to listen to their call in the night....

Feeding the birds is serious business for many hobbyists, and a favorite way to keep the outdoor birds well-fed is to offer them suet. In winter, this is easy to do because the suet won't melt in...

Learn how to choose a specialty field guide for specific bird species, in this free birding equipment guide.

Learn about using tape recorders and iPods to listen to bird songs for birding, in this free tutorial on birding equipment.

Learn about using a field notebook to keep bird notes when birding, in this free tutorial on bird watching.

Learn how to choose a birding field guide, in this free tutorial on bird watching equipment.

Learn how to dress for bird watching, in this free online guide to appropriate birding attire.

Learn how to dress for bird watching, in this free online guide to appropriate birding attire.

Learn about using digital cameras for birding and digiscoping, in this free tutorial on birding equipment.

Learn how to use binoculars for birding, in this free bird watching guide.

Learn about the advantages of using a telescope for birding, in this birdwatching equipment video tutorial.

Learn how to use a telescope for bird watching, in this free tutorial on birding equipment.

Learn how to choose birding binoculars that have the right specs for bird watching, in this free tutorial on birding equipment.

Get an overview of birding equipment and how to get started in birding, in this free online video clip.

Learn how to choose birding binoculars for birdwatching, in this free tutorial on bird watching equipment.

Learn about birding and why it can be enjoyed by everyone, in this free video clip.

Learn how to keep records of your bird sightings when birding, in this free birding video tutorial.

Learn how to identify the highly complex songs and calls of the Hermit Thrush in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn about bird conservation to protect bird species from extinction, in this free birding video clip.

Learn how to identify birds by sight in grassland areas, with tips for grassland birding by sight, in this free video clip.

Learn how the Mockingbird & other mimic birds imitate other birds' songs, call, and other sounds in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn how to record your bird sightings, in this free birding video tutorial.

Learn how to identify the Black Capped Chickadee when backyard winter birding, in this free video clip.

Learn how to identify birds based on the phonetic sounds & phrases of its songs & calls in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn how to identify song birds by feather colors and distinguishing marks, in this free birding video.

Learn how to identify the Black-throated Blue Warbler by its distinctive bird song & calls in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn how to identify the Tufted Titmouse, when backyard winter birding, in this free video clip.

Learn about woodland birding and tips for birding by sight in woodland areas, in this free birding video tutorial.

Learn how to identify a Cardinal when backyard birding in winter, in this free video clip.

Learn about birds that use complex songs & calls in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn how to identify birds by sight in wetland areas, with tips for wetland birding, in this free birding video tutorial.

Learn how the Ruffed Grouse, or Partridge bird uses mechanical sounds in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn how to identify birds of prey such as owls, in this free birding video tutorial.

Learn about various bird nesting boxes to use for backyard birding, in this free video clip.

Learn about various types of birds that say their name in their bird song or call in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

Learn how to identify wading birds such as the Great Blue Heron, in this free birding by sight video tutorial.