102 guides on watching, feeding and identifying birds.
Discover the science behind why crows follow people and learn about the rich history of superstition and spirituality surrounding these fascinating birds.
Symbolism & Folklore — Updated , 5 min read
“Discover what cardinals eat, including seeds, bugs, and special diets for baby cardinals. Learn how to attract cardinals to your backyard with the right food and habitat. Happy Birding!
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 5 min read
Discover the benefits of feeding apples to birds. Learn how to prepare and serve apples safely, and find out which birds can enjoy this natural treat. Happy Birding.
Bird Behaviour — Updated , 4 min read
It’s breeding season, and the blue jay hatchlings have arrived. They’re nesting in your local woods, garden, and neighborhood. Whether…
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 4 min read
Yes, most birds, including garden birds, can eat carrots. Even better, if you have a pet parrot, budgie, cockatiel, finch,…
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 5 min read
For the most part, Flamingos aren’t dangerous. They’ll mind their own business and leave humans and other animals alone. However,…
Bird Behaviour — Updated , 5 min read
The short answer is yes, most birds do eat ants. The long answer? There are some birds that don’t eat…
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 5 min read
Yes, ducks can eat oatmeal. However, you need to consider a few more things before feeding ducks oatmeal: Is oatmeal…
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 5 min read
Yes, most backyard birds can eat bananas. Bananas are among the healthiest foods you can feed backyard birds because they’re…
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 5 min read
Have you seen a black and white bird with a red chest? Well, it is most likely a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak!…
Bird Identification — Updated , 5 min read
New World orioles are medium-sized songbirds known for vibrant orange and yellow plumage. There are dozens of oriole species, but…
Bird Identification — Updated , 7 min read
Yes, birds do eat butterflies, and they also eat caterpillars, larvae, and eggs. However, this begs the question, does every…
Feeding & Diet — Updated , 4 min read
Adult male scarlet tanagers display spectacular bright red plumage. Their red bodies and heads are contrasted beautifully by black wings…
Bird Identification — Updated , 5 min read
Birdwatching is an accessible, educational, and inexpensive hobby. Most importantly, birdwatching connects people to nature. Thanks to the power of…
Bird Behaviour — Updated , 7 min read
Wild crows that reach maturity typically live for around 6–10 years. Crows in captivity may live much longer. Crows are…
Life Cycle — Updated , 6 min read
If you want more crows in your yard, you can provide ideal habitat for roosting and nesting along with some…
Bird Behaviour — Updated , 7 min read
To make it in the wild, you’ve gotta be tough, clever, and a little bit lucky. For small birds like…
Life Cycle — Updated , 8 min read
Red Sparrow bird or was it just another bird? Well, let’s dive into it! Different types of sparrows make up…
Bird Identification — Updated , 7 min read
You probably see black birds every day. But are those black birds… blackbirds? Most of the black-colored birds you see…
Bird Identification — Updated , 4 min read
Birds poop on people. It happens. Sometimes it’s a matter of chance. Sometimes it’s an act of aggression. If you…
Symbolism & Folklore — Updated , 6 min read
