Birds

The right plantings, birdhouses, and seed will make your yard a sanctuary for feathered friends.

Hummingbirds feed on insects, tiny spiders, and nectar. Flowers are a natural way to attract them, and many people set out feeders filled with a mixture of water and sugar, too.

Unique birdhouses give this Iowa acreage a distinctive sense of place that feels welcoming to both human and wild visitors.

The past few decades have been harmful to quail because of changes to farmland. Unlike deer and wild turkey, quail don't adapt well to habitat changes, so their survival is directly tied to conservation practices.

When it comes to owls, one size of nesting box does not fit all. You have to know what breed you have around, or the bird will ignore your effort.

Predatory birds salivate over poultry and will swoop down for an easy chicken dinner. Songbirds at your feeders might also become a snack for hawks or owls.

Trying to figure out which set of binoculars will work for you will make you crazy if you just go from store to store. Here are some tips for finding the perfect binoculars for birdwatching.

When a woodpecker's looking for a place to feed or establish a nest, he doesn't care that the wooden structure in the middle of all of those trees is your house.

While store-bought food is fine, you can easily create your own custom bird food that your feathered friends will find nutritious and delicious.

Luring bluebirds to your yard starts with putting up a shelter for them. Monitoring the birds is fun for the whole family.

Bird watching takes on a whole new meaning when it's bluebirds you've got your eye on. From building boxes, to setting up trails, to monitoring nests, bluebirding a great way for families to spend quality time together outdoors.

Thanks to the Internet, recordings of bird calls are only a click away.

Creating a garden that welcomes birds and butterflies may seem a daunting task, but the principles are simple. Follow these easy tips for a bird haven in your backyard.

There's nothing like sitting on the porch on a warm night and listening to the haunting call of a hidden owl. In reality, having a barn owl roosting nearby is more helpful than haunting.

Did you know that the trumpeter swan is the largest species of waterfowl in North America? If you have a pond in your backyard, you may be able to convince these majestic migrating birds to use your acreage as a rest stop.

Making your own birdhouses from dried bottle gourds is a great craft project -- especially if you have small children at home.

It's not difficult to build housing for purple martins, but it is tricky to keep a colony active year after year. Here are 7 tips to starting and housing your own purple martin colony.

For hundreds of years, people have gone out of their way to attract purple martins because of their playful antics and gurgling song.

You can take a few simple steps to make your home more inviting to wild birds migrating for winter.

Benefit the birds and beautify your homestead.