Backyard Birding
Make friends with your local birds every day.
No need to travel far to enjoy birdwatching!
Our guides will show you how to attract and enjoy birds right in your own yard or neighborhood!
From bird-friendly gardening and creating cozy bird havens, to nature journaling, you’ll have everything you need to appreciate the birds you see every day, whether you’re in a suburban home or a city apartment.
Attracting Birds
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How to Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard
From the best flowers and feeders to crafty habitat hacks, we’ll show you how to make your yard the hummingbird hangout of the neighborhood.
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Bird-Friendly Yards
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Transform Tiny Spaces into Bird Havens
So, you want to dive into birdwatching but you live in a city and your “yard” is a 3×5 slab of concrete attached to your apartment? No problem! Transform your small balcony or patio into a bustling bird paradise.
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Feeder & House Tips
Photo: Red-Breasted Sapsucker by Jaymi Heimbuch
Feeding Birds for a Thriving Backyard Ecosystem
This article spills the beans seeds on essential practices for responsible bird feeding, giving you the lowdown on how to create a safe and irresistible haven for your feathered visitors.
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Bird Journaling
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How to Start a Bird Journal
So, you’ve caught the birdwatching bug and now you’re hooked. Enter the bird watching journal—a birdwatcher’s best friend and a great way to justify your newfound obsession.
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