Project FeederWatch 2026: How to Join and Count Birds This Winter
Every winter, tens of thousands of people across North America do something quietly remarkable: they watch the birds…
Birding
Tips for attracting birds, feeding them, and enjoying birds in your backyard.
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What Birds Migrate in October? 20 Species on the Move Now
October is the peak month of fall migration across North America, and the sky is busier now than…
Sandhill Crane Migration 2026: Where to See the Fall Spectacle
Every October, the skies over the American Midwest fill with a sound that stops conversation: the rattling, bugling…
BirdCast Explained: How to Read the Live Bird Migration Forecast
On the night of October 2, scientists predicted that 377 million birds would be aloft over the United…
October Big Day 2026: How to Join the World’s Biggest Birding Day
This Saturday, October 10, 2026, is the biggest birding day of the fall. Nearly 900,000 people took part…
What Is a Group of Birds Called? 50+ Collective Nouns
A group of birds is called a flock, at least most of the time. But English never settles…
How to Keep Hawks Away From Chickens: 7 Humane Methods
Learning how to keep hawks away from chickens starts with one non-negotiable fact: in the United States, hawks…
Can Birds Eat Rice? The Wedding-Rice Myth Debunked
Can birds eat rice? Yes. Cooked or uncooked, white or brown, rice is perfectly safe for birds. The…
How to Attract Woodpeckers to Your Yard: 9 Proven Ways
A woodpecker hammering at a suet feeder is one of the best shows a backyard can offer. Yet…
Winter Finch Irruption Explained: Why Rare Finches Invade Your Feeder
Some winters, the feeders fill with birds you have never seen before: raspberry-red finches, streaky little siskins, crossbills…