Explore Birds

A male American Goldfinch perched on a branch.
Mindful Birding
February 07, 2025 — Combining the joy of observing birds with the benefits of mindfulness.
Birding
A person looks up at a hummingbird perched on a wire in a mesh enclosure.
A New Documentary About a Hummingbird Rehabber Peeks At Life on a Different Scale
January 23, 2025 — Terry Masear’s dedication to nursing hummingbirds back to health offers tidbits of wisdom about practicing empathy and living each moment to the fullest.
Movies & TV
A hummingbird perched on a snowy, mossy branch flutters its wings.
Where Do Hummingbirds Go in the Winter? Do They Migrate?
January 17, 2025 — Some species migrate to far-off places while others keep it local. Here's a rundown of who goes where.
Bird Questions and Facts
Two female blackbirds in flight next to a male perched on a branch.
10 Fun Facts About the Red-winged Blackbird
December 10, 2024 — One you’ll want to remember: They really, really like their personal space.
Bird Questions and Facts
The inside of a nest box containing a nest of sticks, four small eggs, and a snakeskin.
Some Birds Adorn Their Nests With Snakeskin to Scare Off Predators, New Study Finds
November 26, 2024 — Nests with shed skins have long fascinated ornithologists, but researchers only recently confirmed their use as a deterrent by cavity nesters.
Bird Nests and Breeding
A chickadee covered in bright yellow pollen dust perches on a branch.
15 Brilliant Photos That Celebrate the Link Between Birds and Native Plants
November 21, 2024 — Feast your eyes on our favorite Plants for Birds entries of the 2024 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards.
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Alyssa and Kevin Cronin stand on a boardwalk surrounded by palm trees, holding binoculars and smiling.
How Everyone’s Favorite TikTok Dad Brings Birds to a Whole New Audience
November 12, 2024 — Kevin Cronin, known as Kickball Dad to his social media fans, has gotten his millions of followers excited about birding by simply being himself online
Birding News
Our 10 Favorite Videos From the 2024 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Awards
November 06, 2024 — Capturing a range of behaviors, all of these shorts got two thumbs up from our panel of judges.
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A brown adult duck sits in blowing sand with three little fuzzy ducklings pressed against her.
10 Phenomenal Female Bird Photos From the 2024 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
October 25, 2024 — Our Female Birds category once again delivered an array of amazing images for judges to pore over.
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A spider web made of pipe cleaners with fake spiders adorns the inside of a window, looking out on pumpkins on a picnic table.
How to Have a Bird-Friendly Halloween
October 18, 2024 — Follow these tips to ensure your spooky celebrations don't create a scary situation for birds.
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