Birding

Attracting birds is a passing attraction for some and a mania for others. It can be quite exciting to see species of birds in your backyard that you've never seen before and to know that you can...

Birdwatching is a profound pleasure for millions of people around the world. The surest way to attract birds to your backyard is to provide food. Different types of feeders attract different species.

Cardinal is a family of birds found in North and South America. The Northern cardinal (Cardinalidae) is its most common species. The birds are named for the red plumage of the male cardinals.

The brightly colored American Goldfinch can be found across much of the United States and Canada. The Goldfinch has the distinction of a complete molt prior to breeding season when its olive...

The rose-breasted grosbeak is a migratory bird that winters in Northern South America and Central America, returning to North America sometime in May. It summers in the mid and northeastern United...

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...

Found in woodlands, meadows, and backyards throughout the United States and into southern Canada, the mourning dove is a frequent visitor to bird feeders, with a mournful cooing that can sometimes...

The American goldfinch is the state bird of Iowa, designated such by the state legislature in 1933. At that time it was called the eastern goldfinch, but it has since been renamed. A beautiful...

During the wintertime, food is scarce for the birds. Making a pinecone birdfeeder will ensure they have food, and will make a fun craft for the kids to do on a weekend.

When everything gets gray and barren outside with the deep chill of winter, it is especially thrilling to see little birds jumping about looking for food. If you are seeing them, it is usually...

Birding is a great hobby for young and old alike. You often don't have to look any further than your own back yard, though venturing out to explore other habitats can be a fun family activity....

It doesn't take a lot of effort and space to attract beautiful wild birds to a backyard or garden. Simply provide the bare necessities, and they will come. Birds need plenty of space, and you want...

"Wait!" you say, "blue jays may be pretty, but they are also loud, querulous, chase other birds away and even eat the eggs and young of other species." Still, if you are a blue jay advocate,...

Cardinals, or "redbirds" as they are often called, are large, sturdy birds that need a sturdy surface to feed from. They often feed on the ground, but a solid feeder filled with their favorite...