Updated Articles and Resources
- Dark-Eyed Junco - What Is a Dark-Eyed JuncoCreated: 2009-11-18 @ 16:00:15 EST
Detailed bird profile of the dark-eyed junco: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting dark-eyed juncos to your backyard… - Pictures of JuncosCreated: 2009-11-18 @ 15:14:19 EST Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 16:03:35 EST
Pictures of different junco plumage variations, including identification tips based on appearance and range… - Millet - What Is White Proso Millet BirdseedCreated: 2009-11-18 @ 10:31:36 EST
White proso millet is a popular birdseed with good nutrition that will attract a wide variety of backyard birds. These tips can help you offer millet appropriately and even grow your own… - Song Sparrow - What Is a Song SparrowCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:50:22 EST
Detailed bird profile of the song sparrow: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting song sparrows to your backyard… - How to Identify Birds by Sound - Birding by EarCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 16:54:12 EST
Tips for how to identify birds by sound, including how to listen to bird songs and what to listen for to get a positive bird identification… - Types of Bird Sounds - What Sounds Do Birds MakeCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 16:53:04 EST
There are many different types of bird sounds that can be used for identifying birds, including calls, songs and nonverbal bird sounds… - Bird Roost Boxes - What Is a Roost BoxCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 12:12:12 EST
Bird roost box design basics, including what features are necessary, how to position a roost box and other tips to attract birds with this type of shelter… - Ring-Billed Gull - What Is a Ring-Billed GullCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 16:34:07 EST
Detailed bird profile of the ring-billed gull: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction… - Subterminal ? Definition of Subterminal MarkingCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 21:26:50 EST
Defines the term “subterminal” as it refers to bird plumage and markings… - Project FeederWatch - What Is Project FeederWatchCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:08:28 EST Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:12:17 EST
Details about Project FeederWatch, including how to participate, registration fees and project history… - Kitchen Scraps to Feed Birds - What Scraps Can Birds EatCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 20:14:25 EDT Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 20:17:31 EDT
Birds can eat a range of different kitchen scraps, from bread products to meat scraps to fruits, vegetables and even eggs. This list of kitchen scraps to feed birds discusses which scraps are suita… - Simple Bird Suet Recipe - How to Make Bird SuetCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 19:54:29 EDT Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 20:16:34 EDT
Tips for making bird suet including a simple homemade suet recipe for backyard birds… - Spotted Towhee - What Is a Spotted TowheeCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 11:50:49 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the spotted towhee: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting spotted towhees to your backyard… - White-Crowned Sparrow - What Is a White-Crowned SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:41:35 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the white-crowned sparrow: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting white-crowned sparrows to your backyard… - Dark-Eyed Junco - Slate-ColoredCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:17:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:11 EDT
Dark-Eyed Junco - Slate-Colored… - White-Throated SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:16:51 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:14 EDT
White-Throated Sparrow… - White-Crowned SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:16:08 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:17 EDT
White-Crowned Sparrow… - Song SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:15:19 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:20 EDT
Song Sparrow… - Savannah SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:14:21 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:23 EDT
Savannah Sparrow… - Le Conte's SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:13:37 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:27 EDT
Le Conte's Sparrow… - Lark SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:12:22 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:30 EDT
Lark Sparrow… - Dark-Eyed Junco - OregonCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:10:56 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:33 EDT
Dark-Eyed Junco… - House Sparrow - MaleCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:09:07 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:35 EDT
House Sparrow - Male… - House Sparrow - FemaleCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:08:02 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:39 EDT
House Sparrow - Female… - Golden-Crowned SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:06:29 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:48 EDT
Golden-Crowned Sparrow… - Fox SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:05:42 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:45 EDT
Fox Sparrow… - Eurasian Tree SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:04:57 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:42 EDT
Eurasian Tree Sparrow… - Chipping SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:04:03 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:51 EDT
Chipping Sparrow… - Clay-Colored SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:03:48 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:54 EDT
Clay-Colored Sparrow… - American Tree SparrowCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 20:01:02 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:54:57 EDT
American Tree Sparrow… - Pictures of SparrowsCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 19:35:06 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:53:59 EDT
Photo gallery of 15 different North American sparrow species, including identification tips and range descriptions… - Sparrow Identification Tips - How to Identify SparrowsCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 20:22:19 EDT
Tips for how to identify sparrows by field marks, behavior, song and range, including what equipment and preparation is recommended for proper bird identification… - Little Brown Job ? Definition of a Little Brown Job ? What Is an LBJCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 23:57:36 EDT
Defines the term “little brown job” or “LBJ” in birding terms… - Book Review ? The Boreal Owl Murder by Jan DunlapCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 10:59:28 EDT
Book review of “The Boreal Owl Murder” (2008) by Jan Dunlap… - Boreal Owl - What Is a Boreal OwlCreated: 2009-10-06 @ 23:28:13 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the boreal owl: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting boreal owls to your backyard… - Boreal ? Definition of a Boreal HabitatCreated: 2009-10-06 @ 16:32:40 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 16:35:35 EDT
Defines the term “boreal” as it relates to habitat and boreal birds… - Bird Identification Tips - How to Identify BirdsCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 14:28:38 EDT Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 14:33:15 EDT
Identification tips for wild birds, including how to identify birds and challenging bird species identifications… - Downy Woodpecker or Hairy Woodpecker - Woodpecker Identification TipsCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 23:16:13 EDT
Tips for identifying the differences between downy woodpeckers and hairy woodpeckers based on appearance, behavior, range, sounds and other factors. Includes an identification quick reference table… - Hairy Woodpecker - What Is a Hairy WoodpeckerCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:13:06 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the hairy woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting hairy woodpeckers to your backyard… - Turkey Vulture - What Is a Turkey VultureCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:36:06 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the turkey vulture: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction… - Backyard Birding - Tips for Backyard BirdingCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:25:51 EDT Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:26:23 EDT
Backyard birding tips for beginning and advanced birders. Includes birdfeeding, attracting birds, and other information… - Red-Tailed Hawk - What Is a Red-Tailed HawkCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 12:09:56 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the red-tailed hawk: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction… - Morph ? Definition of a MorphCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 12:08:41 EDT
Defines the term “morph” as it applies to bird plumage… - Risks to Raptors - Threats to Birds of PreyCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 19:34:42 EDT
Descriptions of different threats to bird of prey populations, including what individuals can do to promote raptor conservation and minimize those threats… - Book Review ? Flyaway by Suzie GilbertCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 19:16:55 EDT
Book review of “Flyaway” (2009) by Suzie Gilbert… - Cooper?s Hawk or Sharp-Shinned Hawk - How to Identify Hawks - Accipi…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 17:04:27 EDT Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 17:07:44 EDT
Tips for how to distinguish between Cooper's hawks and sharp-shinned hawks based on appearance, prey and behavior. Includes a quick reference table for comparisons… - Cere ? What Is a Cere ? Bird AnatomyCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 16:31:03 EDT
Defines the term “cere” as part of a bird’s anatomy… - Cooper's Hawk - What Is a Cooper's HawkCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 16:15:26 EDT Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 16:35:33 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the Cooper's hawk: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting Cooper's hawks to your backyard as well as how to protect backyard bi… - Protect Backyard Birds From Hawks - How to Discourage Backyard HawksCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 17:48:23 EDT
Easy tips for protecting backyard birds from hawks… - Fall Birding Tips - Tips for Birding in Fall - Autumn BirdingCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:19:19 EDT Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:21:58 EDT
Tips for taking successful birding in fall, including fall migration tips… - Book Review ? Wesley the Owl by Stacey O?BrienCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 17:01:58 EDT
Book review of “Wesley the Owl” (2008) by Stacey O’Brien… - Barn Owl - What Is a Barn OwlCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 16:15:51 EDT Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 17:04:08 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the barn owl: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting barn owls to your backyard… - Barn Owl Nest Boxes - Barn Owl Box OverviewCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 15:33:47 EDT
Tips for choosing and positioning barn owl nest boxes, including a list of nest box retailers… - Food for Birds of Prey - What Do Birds of Prey EatCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:05:25 EDT
Descriptions and examples of the varied diet of birds of prey, including which species of raptors eat specific animals. Also includes tips for protecting backyard birds from raptors… - Types of Birds of Prey - What Are Different Birds of Prey…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 21:04:39 EDT
Brief descriptions of different types of birds of prey… - Carnivorous - Definition of Carnivorous - CarnivoreCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 21:00:36 EDT
Defines the term “carnivorous” as it applies to birds, including different types of carnivores and species examples… - Owl ? Definition of an OwlCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 16:28:38 EDT
Defines the term “owl” as a type of bird of prey, including species examples… - Accipiter ? Definition of an AccipiterCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 16:21:48 EDT
Defines the term “accipiter” as a bird of prey with species examples… - Eagle ? Definition of an EagleCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:44:22 EDT
Defines the term “eagle” as a bird of prey with specific examples… - Falcon ? Definition of a FalconCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:37:43 EDT
Defines the term “falcon” with physical characteristics and bird species… - Hawk ? Definition of a HawkCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:30:57 EDT
Defines the term “hawk” relating to birds of prey, including species examples… - Kite ? Definition of a KiteCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:19:10 EDT Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:31:51 EDT
Defines the term “kite” as it relates to birds of prey… - Raptor ? Definition of a RaptorCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:13:51 EDT
Defines the term “raptor” as it relates to birds, including physical characteristics and species examples… - Vulture ? Definition of a VultureCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 15:07:44 EDT
Defines the term “vulture” with bird of prey examples… - Shrike ? Definition of a ShrikeCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 14:56:15 EDT
Defines the term “shrike” as related to birds of prey… - Osprey ? Definition of an OspreyCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 14:49:41 EDT
Defines the term “osprey” as a bird of prey… - Harrier ? Definition of a HarrierCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 14:44:40 EDT
Defines the term “harrier” as a bird of prey with species examples… - Mourning Dove - What Is a Mourning DoveCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 00:08:16 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the mourning dove: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting mourning doves to your backyard or discouraging them if they're consi… - How to Get Birds to Use a New Birdfeeder - Birds Using New Birdfeede…Created: 2009-08-26 @ 17:01:57 EDT
Tips for getting backyard birds adjusted to using a new birdfeeder, including what feeder styles to choose, feeder locations and seed preferences… - How to Squirrel-Proof a Birdfeeder - Keep Squirrels Away From Birdfe…Created: 2009-08-26 @ 16:53:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 17:06:57 EDT
Tips for how to squirrel-proof a birdfeeder by adjusting the feeder style, location, seed offered and more… - National Audubon Society - What Is the National Audubon SocietyCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:25:24 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:28:40 EDT
Background information on the National Audubon Society, including history, goals and membership benefits… - Brood Patch - Definition of a Brood PatchCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 12:42:21 EDT
Defines the term "brood patch."… - Altricial ? Definition of AltricialCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 12:39:33 EDT
Defines the term "altricial."… - Buteo - Definition of ButeoCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 10:12:13 EDT Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 10:12:54 EDT
Defines the term "buteo" with examples of buteo bird species… - White-Breasted Nuthatch - What Is a White Breasted NuthatchCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 00:54:23 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the white-breasted nuthatch: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting white-breasted nuthatches to your backyard… - Choose Birding Binoculars - How to Choose Binoculars for BirdingCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 00:18:14 EDT Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 00:20:14 EDT
Tips for choosing binoculars suitable for birding, including what features to examine for practicality, comfort and price… - 25 Essential Backyard Birding SuppliesCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 00:01:16 EDT Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 00:21:18 EDT
25 essential supplies that can help make backyard birding easier and more convenient… - Attract Birds During Migration - How to Attract Migrating BirdsCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:35:50 EDT Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 16:20:24 EDT
Tips for attracting migrating birds to your backyard in spring and fall… - Migration ? Definition of MigrationCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:07:55 EDT Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:37:37 EDT
Defines the term "migration" as it applies to birds and explains some common migration behavior… - Types of Birding Tour Companies - Birding ToursCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 01:13:24 EDT
Descriptions of different types of birding tour companies with multiple examples of current worldwide, regional and bird-specific companies… - Blackburnian Warbler - What Is a Blackburnian WarblerCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 23:41:56 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the blackburnian warbler: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting blackburnian warblers to your backyard… - Book Review ? Life List by Olivia GentileCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 21:20:33 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 15:03:25 EDT
Book review of Life List (2009) by Olivia Gentile… - Identify Baby Birds - Tips for Identifying Baby and Juvenile BirdsCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 01:52:46 EDT
Juvenile birds can be challenging to identify, but these tips can make it easy to spot young birds and determine what species they are… - Baby Bird Glossary - Vocabulary Words That Describe Baby BirdsCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 23:31:33 EDT
Set of terms used to identify and describe baby wild birds, including definitions… - Great Crested Flycatcher - What Is a Great Crested FlycatcherCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 22:20:55 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the great crested flycatcher: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting great crested flycatchers to your backyard… - Baby / Adult Cedar WaxwingCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:39:39 EDT
Baby / Adult Cedar Waxwing… - Baby / Adult Rock PigeonCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:38:59 EDT
Baby / Adult Rock Pigeon… - Baby / Adult Bald EagleCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:37:52 EDT
Baby / Adult Bald Eagle… - Baby / Adult Eastern BluebirdCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:36:29 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:36:41 EDT
Baby / Adult Eastern Bluebird… - Baby / Adult Canada GooseCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:35:35 EDT
Baby / Adult Canada Goose… - Baby / Adult Blue JayCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 21:34:35 EDT
Baby / Adult Blue Jay… - Baby / Adult KilldeerCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 17:24:35 EDT
Baby / Adult Killdeer… - Baby / Adult American RobinCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 17:22:54 EDT
Baby / Adult American Robin… - Baby Bird IdentificationCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 16:16:51 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 16:16:51 EDT
Comparison of adult and juvenile bird photos to aid identification of young birds… - Incubation - Definition of Incubation and IncubatingCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 01:07:49 EDT
Defines the terms "incubation" and "incubating" as they apply to birds… - Fecal Sac - Definition of Fecal SacCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 00:54:40 EDT
Defines the term "fecal sac."… - Subadult - Definition of Subadult BirdsCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 00:49:53 EDT
Defines the term "subadult" as it relates to birds… - Hatchling - Definition of HatchlingCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 00:40:39 EDT
Defines the term "hatchling."… - Precocial - Definition of Precocial - Precocial BirdsCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 21:59:15 EDT
Defines the term "precocial."… - Loggerhead Shrike - What Is a Loggerhead ShrikeCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 00:55:01 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the loggerhead shrike: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting loggerhead shrikes to your backyard… - How to Store Birdseed - Birdseed Storage TipsCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:04:58 EDT
Tips for how to store birdseed properly so it is fresh and usable for months. Includes tips for determining when birdseed has gone bad… - Benefits of Birding in a Group - Group Birding BenefitsCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:29:56 EDT
Ten benefits of birding in a group with other birders instead of always going solo… - Nestling - Definition of Nestling BirdsCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 22:20:18 EDT
Defines the term "nestling."… - Fledgling ? Definition of Fledgling BirdsCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 22:16:28 EDT Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 22:21:16 EDT
Defines the term "fledgling."… - House Wren - What Is a House WrenCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 17:54:30 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the house wren: apperance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting house wrens to your backyard… - Prevent Bird Window Collisions - Avoid Birds Hitting WindowsCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 17:12:54 EDT
Tips for how to prevent bird window collisions with solutions to be used both inside and outside… - Birdhouse Hole Dimensions - Birdhouse Hole SizesCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 16:44:39 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 16:52:10 EDT
Preferred birdhouse hole diameter sizes for common backyard nesting birds. Includes tips for how to increase or decrease hole sizes… - Pictures of DucksCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:25:48 EDT
Gallery of pictures of ducks from around the world with information and trivia about each species… - Monogamous ? Definition of Monogamous and Bird MonogamyCreated: 2009-07-18 @ 00:22:22 EDT
Defines the terms "monogamous" and "monogamy" as they apply to birds… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about BirdingUpdated: 2009-11-19 @ 13:36:27 EST
- Brood ? Definition of a BroodUpdated: 2009-10-06 @ 23:25:06 EDT
Defines the term “brood" as a noun and a verb… - Pine Siskin - What Is a Pine SiskinUpdated: 2009-09-28 @ 12:10:36 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the pine siskin: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting pine siskins to your backyard… - Sharp-Shinned Hawk - What Is a Sharp-Shinned HawkUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 16:01:52 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the sharp-shinned hawk: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting these hawks to your backyard. … - Snowy Owl - What Is a Snowy Owl - Harry Potter OwlUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 17:04:58 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the snowy owl: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction… - Mourning DoveUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:05:11 EDT
Mourning Dove… - Eurasian Collared-Dove - What Is a Collared-DoveUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:04:09 EDT
Detailed bird profile of the Eurasian collared-dove: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting Eurasian collared-doves to your backyard… - Most Common Backyard BirdsUpdated: 2009-03-13 @ 15:26:34 EDT
Brief descriptions and photos of the eight most common backyard birds in the United States. Includes tips for backyard birders to attract these common species…