Robins are often thought of as a sign of spring. But did you know you can attract them to your yard year-round? To attract robins to your yard, plant trees and shrubs with plenty of fruit. These...

With their glossy plumage, black-masked eyes, and perky crests, cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are some of the most beautiful birds that will visit your backyard.  Here are the best ways to...

Installing a bird bath is one of the most effective ways of attracting birds to your yard. The two main reasons they are so effective are that seed-eating birds need water for drinking, and all...

Robins are easy to spot due to their signature reddish-orange chests. But did you know that seeing a robin can have symbolic meaning? They’re usually good omens, but can occasionally predict...

No matter where you are in the U.S., you should be able to see a downy woodpecker in the wild. Except for a very small southwestern area above the Mexico border, they live all over. They even extend...

A kingfisher’s dive into water is beautiful, efficient, and graceful. They often have iridescent and beautifully colored feathers.  Found worldwide, these special birds have some unique facts...