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Learn about birding activities, bird shapes, and other wild bird facts.
Types Of Orioles
Types Of Orioles
Orioles are colorful, popular songbirds, easily recognized and favorites of birders and non-birders alike. Even experienced birders can be surprised to learn that more than 60 species of orioles can be found worldwide.
Why Do Birds Migrate?
Why Do Birds Migrate?
In the United States, peak migration typically occurs in May and again in September, when the greatest numbers of birds are on the move.
What Do Birds Eat In Spring?
What Do Birds Eat In Spring?
Understanding a bird's nutritional needs in spring can help every backyard birder offer the best options at their feeders to nourish spring birds.
Can Birds See Color?
Can Birds See Color?
Indeed they can, and far more elaborately than the simple rainbow of hues humans see.
Value of Wild Bird Ingredients
Value of Wild Bird Ingredients
Good nutrition is essential for overall good health, and a healthy diet is just as important for wild birds as it is for the humans that fill their feeders.
Bird Identification By Color
Bird Identification by Color
Color is an important clue to use when learning to identify birds.
US State Birds
US State Birds
All 50 states have designated state birds, feathered ambassadors that represent each state.
Wild Bird: Understanding Colorful Birds
Wild Bird: Understanding Colorful Birds
Wild birds come in a rainbow of colors, but why, and why are male birds often brighter than female birds? Understanding colorful birds can help birders better appreciate bird diversity, identify birds by color, and enjoy every colorful bird they see at their feeders or any birding hotspot.
Wild Bird Supplies You Need To Attract Birds To Your Yard
Wild Bird Supplies You Need To Attract Birds To Your Yard
It's easy to attract birds to your yard if you have the right wild bird supplies to meet birds' needs. The more bird-friendly your yard, the more species that will visit and the more you can enjoy their company, knowing you have created a suitable habitat to nurture wild birds.
Why Birds' Diets Change
Why Birds' Diets Change
Just as we change our diets throughout the year from fresh spring berries and salads to rich summer barbecues to hearty autumn and winter soups, stews, and roasts, wild birds also change their diets seasonally.
Why Suet is a Top Food to Offer Wild Birds
Why Suet is a Top Food to Offer Wild Birds
Suet is a prime food to offer wild birds, but why? How does suet compare to birdseed? By understanding more about suet, birders can choose the most nutritious foods for their feeding station to attract hungry birds.
7 Ways To Keep Birds Cool in Summer
7 Ways To Keep Birds Cool in Summer
While you're relaxing in the air conditioning or pool, sipping an icy drink, or enjoying a breeze, have you wondered how to keep birds cool in summer?
How to Attract Birds to Your Urban Home
Top Tips to Attract Spring Migrants
You don't need acres of property or an expansive yard to bring birds to your home. If you know how to attract birds to your urban home, you can enjoy feathered guests no matter what type of city space you call your own.
Summer Birds You'll Find In Your Backyard This Year
Summer Birds You'll See In Your Backyard This Year
More than 900 bird species have been recorded in North America. But which summer birds are you most likely to see in your backyard?
Easy Tricks to Attract Orioles
Top Tips to Attract Spring Migrants
Spring is an amazing season to enjoy birds, but how can you bring amazing migrants right to your yard?
How To Feed Birds in Summer
10 Common Backyard Birds
From the best foods to the right feeders, birders who take steps to meet summer birds' nutritional needs will be surprised with many more birds to enjoy throughout the season.
What Wild Bird Feeders Are Best For Your Yard?
As Spring Approaches...
Birds will be migrating all around the world to return home. They are leaving their winter homes and traveling back to your yard.
Top Tips to Attract Spring Migrating Birds
Top Tips to Attract Spring Migrants
Spring is an amazing season to enjoy birds, but how can you bring amazing migrants right to your yard?
What To Feed Wild Birds and When
What To Feed Wild Birds and When
Knowing what to feed wild birds and when certain foods are best can help you adjust your backyard feeding station to better meet birds’ needs and attract more species to your yard.
How To Help Birds In Winter
How To Identify Birds In Your Backyard
Birds are built for winter survival but they could use some support. Here's how to help birds in Winter.
What Do Birds Eat in Winter
Where Birds Go In The Winter
The heavy hitter of high energy cold weather bird food is suet and usually the first item that comes to mind when thinking about what birds eat in the winter.
How Birds Stay Warm in Winter
How to Setup Your Space For Backyard Birds
The temperatures are dropping, the winds have changed direction, and the first flakes of snow are falling. This brings a seasonal question to mind: How do birds stay warm in the winter?
20 Winter Birds You May See This Year
20 Winter Birds You May See This Year
Winter ushers in dramatic changes for birds and opportunities for us to catch a glimpse of new species. This list of winter birds you may see this year is only a sampling, so get those binoculars ready!
Where Birds Go In The Winter
Where Birds Go In The Winter
Of all the species that travel around the planet, birds travel the furthest. North American migratory birds generally fly in a southerly direction from their breeding grounds to search for seasonal resources.
10 Common Backyard Birds
10 Common Backyard Birds
Whether you plan vacations to hotspot birding locations or have just purchased your first bird feeder, these ten common backyard birds will make your checklists.
Top Backyard Bird Sounds You'll Hear
Top Backyard Bird Sounds You'll Hear
One of the joys of learning to identify avian species doesn't require binocular adjustment. Instead, tune the dial on your listening skills.
Fun Craft for Kids: Bird Seed Doodles
Fun Summer Kid Craft: Bird Seed Doodles
This DIY project sparks creativity and uses items found around the house. Make the most of time with your kids with fun activities that they’ll love.
How to Setup Your Space For Backyard Birds
How to Setup Your Space For Backyard Birds
Watching and feeding wild birds, or birding, is America’s second most popular outdoor pastime (after gardening).
DIY Feeder: How to Create a Holiday Tree for Backyard Birds
When hungry birds come calling this holiday season, give them a treat they’ll love: a holiday tree decorated just for them. It’s festive and provides another way for you to watch the birds this season. Best yet, it provides birds with natural shelter and a fun way to get the nutrients they need.
5 Reasons Why You Should Feed Backyard Birds in Winter and What to Feed Them
You’re bundled up warm from head to toe, ready to greet the season’s snow … but, what about the birds? This pretty time is also the season during which backyard birds need your help the most.
How To Attract The Tufted Titmouse – Backyard Birding Tips
How to Attract: Tufted Titmouse
Use these feeders and the right seed to attract the tufted titmouse to your yard. Kaytee Wild Bird experts give backyard birding tips.
Ultimate Birder's Gift Guide
Ultimate Birder's Gift Guide
Delight the birder in your life with any of these thoughtful gifts. From documentaries to annual memberships, these present ideas are sure to please any birder.
10 Fun Facts About Migrating Birds
As Spring Approaches...
Birds will be migrating all around the world to return home. They are leaving their winter homes and traveling back to your yard.
4 Ways to Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month
Burr! It's Cold Outside!
Participating in National Bird Feeding month will help wild bird populations survive winter and provide you some entertainment in your yard.
Advanced Birder
Advanced Birders really take birding to the next level
Advanced Birders are likely to have a dozen or more feeders in their backyard including all sorts of shapes, types, and sizes. These birders have learned that a backyard designed with the right types of trees, flowers, etc. will keep the Song Birds coming year round.
Backyard Birding Bingo Game
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Backyard Birding Bingo Game
This Backyard Birding Bingo game is a great way to keep your kids and grandkids entertained while also getting them engaged with nature.
Backyard Birding Fall Checklist
Backyard Birding Fall Checklist
As a backyard birder, you’ll see the change in seasons throughout the upcoming fall months and there are some things you can do to help your feathered friends.
Backyard Birding Winter Checklist
Backyard Birding Winter Checklist
It is important to feed birds all winter long, providing an oasis for all species, whether migratory or not. The birds will thank you!
Backyard Enthusiast
We have answers to your wild bird questions!
Wild Bird watching and feeding, or “birding,” is most enjoyable when you are able to attract a large number and variety of wild birds to your backyard.
Beat the Winter Blues with Backyard Birding
Look! Listen! Identify!
Backyard birding tips for beginning and advanced birders. Includes bird feeding, attracting birds, and other information.
Beginning Birder
If you are a beginner...
If you are just beginning to feed Song Birds, it is best to start by resisting the temptation to purchase the least expensive food and feeders available.
Bird Behavior
Bird Behavior
Watching bird behavior can be one of the most rewarding past times. Not only does it help with identification but it also teaches the natural history of the bird.
Bird Watching
Helpful Birding Tips
A fun aspect of feeding birds is learning what wild birds are visiting your backyard habitat. Identifying wild birds can be rewarding and exciting for you and your kids.
10 Common Backyard Birding Mistakes
Common Backyard Birding Mistakes to Avoid
Attracting birds to your yard can be entertaining and fun, but common mistakes can prevent birds from coming to your feeders.
DIY Holiday Wreath Bird Feeder
DIY Holiday Wreath Bird Feeder
This holiday wreath bird feeder is a great gift option for the bird watcher in your life, or you can keep it for yourself and feed the birds in your yard.
DIY Halloween Bird Feeder for Fall Backyard Birds
DIY Halloween Bird Feeder for Fall Backyard Birds
Fall is the time of year when the leaves change, the weather cools down, and birds start their migration south. As birds migrate, they will be fueling up and making stops along the way.
How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard During Fall Migration
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How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard During Migration
Get experts tips about how to attract backyard birds during their fall migration. Check our feeders and food, then learn migration patterns.
Fun Facts About Hummingbirds
Fun Facts About Hummingbirds
How much do you know about hummingbirds? These facts might surprise you about these backyard visitors.
Intermediate Birder
You have some experience being a Birder, now what?
Once you have begun to feed Song Birds, you can greatly enhance your experience by adding suet feeders, pressed cakes, bells, and bird specific mixes to your backyard.
Bird Shapes and Markings
Shapes and Markings
Learn the terminology to help identify birds.
DIY Thanksgiving Wreath for Wild Birds & Squirrels
DIY Thanksgiving Wreath for Wild Birds & Squirrels
Get started with our easy, step-by-step instructions for this DIY Thanksgiving wreath bird feeder.
