Backyard Birders

Bird Feeding

What do Birds Eat?
Birds can be finicky eaters too, and the Wild Bird Feeding Institute is taking a look at what feeders birds use and what types of seeds and nuts they prefer. PROJECT WILDBIRD is a landmark study of seed and feeder preferences of wild birds in the United States and Canada. The study has two components, the Experimental Approach and the Observational Approach. Both approaches depend on observers who record the activities of birds at their home and the uses of feeders. Results of their observations are already available at http://www.wbfi.org/qsp.htm.

If you're interested in becoming a PROJECT WILDBIRD observer, sign up at http://www.projectwildbird.org/expsignup.php. Your yard will become a field research site!

6 Steps to Your Bird Sanctuary
You can attract birds to your yard by following just 6 tips to creating a healthy environment. Visit http://www.backyardbirdcare.org/steps.html for seasonal tips, downloadable materials, and activities for kids and families.

Basic Bird Identification

Comparing Binoculars

All About Optics
Eagle Optics has over 50 years developing and distributing binoculars. The company has developed a comprehensive guide that answers your questions about how to choose birding binoculars, the similarities and differences between brands of binoculars, how to use a spotting scope, and more.

Bird Facts