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Birds

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



Recognizing bird calls

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


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8 Ways to attract birds and butterflies

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.


8 ways to attract birds and butterflies

How to attract owls

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.


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Birdhouse beauty

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


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Bluebird trails

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.


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Drying gourds for birdhouses

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



Purple martin magic

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.


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Attracting birds this fall

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


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