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Having unwanted birds at your feeder, or too many aggressive birds, can drain your feeder and suppress bird diversity at your site. Here’s what you can do

Bird song is one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and understanding it helps us ID birds. But how do birds sing? This blog explains more.

Takeaway: Hummingbirds are some of the world’s most ambitious migrating species, with some birds flying thousands of miles between winter habitat and summer breeding grounds. Hummingbirds are

Takeaway: Ever seen a bird that seems to have lost many of its feathers? This could be molting, a natural process that helps birds stay healthy and fly efficiently. Feathers are crucial for bir

Takeaway: Extreme weather events, from tornadoes to wildfires, impact birds in different ways–and not all of them are bad. Extreme weather impacts everyone–birds included. Birds react to ex

Different season, different color–same bird? That’s breeding plumage in a nutshell. Breeding plumage, one of the most fascinating aspects of bird behavior and biology, is a pe

Every spring, tens of millions of birds make the trek to their summer breeding grounds. Your smart bird feeder cam may pick up on these visitors, as you suddenly see a whole new crop of birds at

A smart hummingbird feeder is likely the best way to get up-close views of hummingbirds. These feeders, which pair hummingbird nectar feeding ports with a high-definition camera equip

Takeaway: FeatherSnap smart bird feeder cams now carry the STEM.org Authenticated™ trustmark in recognition of their design, effectiveness, and educational value. They were also rank

Having hummingbirds in your yard is a treat for everyone, but these elusive birds don’t just show up on their own–you will need to create a habitat that is inviting to them and fee