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Category: How To

In this How To section you will find out everything related to all of those questions you have about birds, including how to attract birds to your yard, what plants to include your window box, how to make a hummingbird garden… plus lots more!

A bar-tailed godwit bird feeding at the beach for bird migration

What Is Bird Migration? (Fascinating Facts to Inspire and Educate!)

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Seeing huge flocks of birds passing overhead during spring and fall migration is magical. Both suburban and urban birders look forward to seasonal migration periods to observe the spectacle of …

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Birds eating seeds and suet from Hopper feeder by Duncraft

7 Types of Bird Feeders for Your Backyard – Great Ones for 2023

March 10, 2023March 13, 2023

There are so many different types of bird feeders on the market right now. It’s great that there is a wide variety to choose from. However, I know from experience …

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Man cleaning a balcony

How to Clean Bird Poop off a City Balcony: 10-Step Solution

March 5, 2023March 12, 2023

If you build a bird sanctuary on a city balcony, make sure to clean it every 2 weeks. If you let things get out of hand you may attract rodents …

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Using the Audubon Native Plants Database – 8 Easy Steps

March 5, 2023March 12, 2023

I adore the Audubon Native Plants Database! If you want to select native plants to create a bird sanctuary in your backyard, or to create a small bird habitat on …

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A bird habitat in city yard

25 Tips for How to Attract Birds to Your Yard

March 5, 2023March 12, 2023

Bird lovers can easily create a bird sanctuary in their backyards. It is not expensive, it is easy, and it is fun! You may have many questions about how to …

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Concrete balcony in Chicago overlooking the lake

How to Attract Birds to a City Balcony – Great Tips for 2023

March 5, 2023March 13, 2023

If you live in an apartment in the city and have a balcony, you can attract birds to this relatively small area. The method you use and the variety of …

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Female birdwatcher birding on a hill with her dog in the morning

How to Start Bird Watching: Birding for Beginners 101

March 5, 2023March 12, 2023

Bird watching, or birding, is a wonderful hobby, loved by millions of people across the globe! It’s a great way to connect with mother nature, learn about different kinds of …

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New York City skyline

City Birding – 17 Great Tips for Viewing Birds in The City

February 10, 2023March 20, 2023

Discover the beauty and diversity of city birds! City Birding (also called Urban Birding) is a fantastic hobby that will allow you to view an incredible variety of amazing birds …

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Closeup of beautiful group of flamingoes with bright red ones in the foreground and pink ones in the background.

Live Bird Cams

August 25, 2022September 18, 2022

For birders, Spring has to be one of the most enthralling seasons to watch the activities of our feathered friends. What makes birdwatching particularly exciting is the technology we have …

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Outer box of the bird memory game called "Match A Pair of Birds"

Best Bird Games for Kids

August 24, 2022March 12, 2023

Nobody wants unhappy children during the holidays. Before the holidays, start thinking about what you will do with the kids. There are so many great bird games for kids that …

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Dead bird laying on its side

Which Plants are Dangerous for Birds

August 24, 2022March 13, 2023

Plants that are Dangerous for Birds If you love birds and have a garden, it’s worth educating yourself about which plants are dangerous for birds. Without birds, our quality of …

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Two blue, green, and yellow macaws facing each other as they sit on a branch

The 5 Best Pet Birds

August 24, 2022March 12, 2023

I think the 5 best pet birds are 1. Parakeet (or budgie), 2. Canary, 3. Conure, 4. Macaw, 5. Cockatiel. They all have characteristics that make them great pets for …

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Sketchbook with pencil drawing of bird

How to Sketch Birds

July 31, 2022September 18, 2022

Interested in learning how to sketch birds? Sketching is fun, entertaining, and therapeutic. Art therapy helps with stress, and there are even adults who enjoy drawing and coloring as much …

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Boys throwing sticks in pond

Getting Kids Interested in Birdwatching

July 31, 2022September 18, 2022

Sometimes the best ideas come when you least expect them. Maybe your lightbulb moment for getting your kids interested in birdwatching came when working on a school project with your …

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Bird sitting outside on window ledge

Stop Birds From Window Pecking

July 31, 2022September 18, 2022

Would you like to stop birds from window pecking? A bird pecking at your windows isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In a lonely world, a feathered friend pecking at your …

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