How to Keep Birds From Eating Your Grass Seed

Proactive steps you can take to while waiting for new grass seed to germinate.

What Does 'Passerine' Mean?

Learn how scientists use this Latin term to categorize birds.

Did You Know: Birds Have Hollow Bones

A light but strong skeleton helps birds take flight efficiently.

Join Bird Lovers for the Great Backyard Bird Count

Participation in this worldwide event held each February is easy. Don't miss it!

What Beak Shape Reveals About a Bird's Diet

Learn four common backyard bird beak shapes and how they’re used as tools to help birds eat.

Winter Songbird Myths Uncovered

We'll help you separate fact from fiction about how birds behave and what they need in the winter.

4 Captivating Books About Birds and Birding

Here are four fascinating bird-centered books to deepen your appreciation for your backyard visitors.

Tips for Casual, Easy-Going Birding

The hobby of bird watching can be enjoyed practically anywhere by anyone.

Safe Summer Bird Feeding: Q&A With David Bonter

Expert advice for providing fresh food through the hot and humid summer months.

2018: Year of the Bird

Learn how the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects birds and how you can take a pledge to make a difference.

3 Strategies That Help Birds Survive the Winter

Learn how birds manage to keep themselves warm in the coldest of temperatures.

How to Keep Your Bird Feeders Clean

Keeping bird feeders clean will help keep your backyard birds healthy throughout the year.

Make Feeder Sightings Count

Here's how you can help bird researchers understand where songbirds live in the winter and how many there are.

5 Apps for Backyard Birders

Here are some of the best birding apps for to help you identify and learn about birds using your smartphone.

How to Take Photos of Birds With Your Smartphone

Here are some tips to help you snap beautiful pictures of your feathered friends.

Egg-citing Factoids About Bird Eggs

Here are some fun facts about bird egg colors, incubation, and more.

Get Bird-Smart with These Regional Feeder Bird Guides

Check out these folding pocket guides to help you ID backyard birds from the experts at Cornell Lab.

What Do Feathers Do?

Learn how feathers function to help birds survive.

Birding is the Perfect Hobby You Can Do Anytime, Anywhere

Why not take a little extra time to learn more about the birds in your neighborhood?

Searching for a New Hobby? Give Birding a Try!

Birding is a great hobby that provides way to spend more time outdoors and teach you about our natural world.

Bird Nesting Stages

Here's what you need to know about the nesting birds in your yard so you can observe and enjoy them safely.

10 Common Backyard Birds

Get to know these 10 common visitors to backyard bird feeders.

The Surprising Story Behind the Color of Feathers

Many birds get their color from pigments, but some of our winged visitors have more surprising stories behind the colors of their feathers.

Tips for Identifying Bird Sounds

Learning more about bird calls can help you identify them. Use these tips to sharpen your skills.

Helpful Resources for Identifying Birds

What's that bird? Check out these birding smart phone apps to help you identify the birds you see.

Bird Feeding 101: Mixed Seed vs. Straight Seed

Here's a quick guide to wild bird food mixes and seeds liked most by finches, cardinals and chickadees.

Where Do Birds Sleep?

Birds sleep in many different places, depending on the species, as well as the time of year.