How Do Birds Know When to Migrate?

Some birds travel by instinct at a specific time each year, others take cues from food supplies and warming temps.

Which Birds Migrate Long Distances & Why?

Learn why some wild birds travel 1,000-mile or more to a warmer climate after each breeding season.

Hidden Migrations of Common Species

Did you know that some common birds such as Blue Jays, Flickers and Chickadees actually migrate? Learn how to uncover their movement.

Tap These Online Tools to Track Fall Bird Migration

Here are some tools to help you discover new species as migrating birds head for warmer climates.

Migration Mysteries

How new methods of tracking bird migration patterns are helping us to understand where birds go each winter.

When Does a Songbird Migrate? Depends On What It Eats

New research points to diet as a driver for fall bird migration.

Colorful Birds Make Their Way Back from Central & South America

Get to know these long-distance migrants as they make their way north to breed each spring.

Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Migrating Birds

Here are some tips for creating a welcoming habitat for winter visitors to your feeders.

Fun Facts About Fall Bird Migration

All about fall migration season - a prime time to catch some new visitors at your feeders.

For Signs of Spring, Look to the Songbirds

Take note of songbirds as they announce the arrival of spring while searching for a mate and choosing a nesting site.

Birds Migrate in a Loop

An analysis of songbird migrations reveals new information about migration patterns for several North American bird species.

Keep Your Feeders Full to Help Birds Fuel Up for Fall Migration

Migrating birds need energy to make the long flight. Your full feeder will be a welcome sight to birds on the move.

Top Ten Things to Know About Fall Bird Migration

As birds move from their spring and summer breeding grounds to their winter homes, we answer the top 10 questions about fall bird migration.

Feeding Birds During Migration

Change of season? Change your bird food to meet our feathered friend store energy for their flights.

The Long Way Home: Migratory Journeys of Birds

The migratory habits of birds vary by species, families and even groups within families.