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Learn about birding activities, bird shapes, and other wild bird facts.
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.
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?
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
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
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.
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