America’s FavoritesLearn more about the birds you see every day in your backyard.
By Rob Fergus
The Need for Seed
Create a perfect birding buffet to attract and satisfy your feathered friends.
By Sharon Stiteler
Feeder Facts
Different types of bird feeders attract very different types of birds.
By Nikki Moustaki
The Allure of Water
The sound, taste and feel of water will attract plenty of birds to your backyard.
By Eve Adamson
Backyard Bothers
Learn what to do when uninvited guests show up.
By Liz Palika
They’re Like People!
Your favorite backyard bird’s feeding habits say a lot about, um, him or her.
By Rick Marsi
The ABCs of Avian ID
With a little reading, writing and arithmetic, you’ll graduate from bird-watcher to bird-identifier.
By Clay and Pat Sutton
The Better to See You With
A good binocular or spotting scope will bring birds up-close and right into your house.
By John E. Riutta
Humdingers!
What do you know about the tiny, technicolored hummingbird?
By Sharon Stiteler
Home, Tweet Home
Provide birdhouses to give birds one of the rarest commodities in their world — affordable nesting!
By Val Cunningham
Gimme Shelter
Invite feathered friends into your yard by providing them with safe sanctuary.
By Sandy Robins
An Avian Haven
This birder feeds and shelters birds using native plants and landscaping.
By Catherine Waters
Keeping Tabs
Create checklists to learn more about your backyard visitors.
By Noah K. Stryker
Beyond the Backyard
Get out and join the birding community!
By Mary-Frances Makichen
Species Index
Find what page your favorite bird is on.