Backyard Chirper

Cleaning a Birdhouse

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about cleaning a birdhouse or nesting box. Birds are among the most beautiful creatures on Earth. With their social behavior,…

Protect Bird Feeder From Bears

With their persistent strength and keen smell, bears are a major menace to bird feeders. Here are some helpful tips for keeping bears away from your feeder. Bird feeders attract…

Physical Characteristics of Woodpeckers

The woodpecker is one of the world’s most iconic bird species. When it’s hammering away at a tree with its trademark bill, which is used not only to harvest food,…

Ivory Billed Woodpecker

 Few birds are as steeped in mysticism and controversy as the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Ruled extinct in the 1940s, the existence of this woodpecker has been hotly debated as a number…

General Rules for Attracting Birds

Birding is a fast growing hobby that has attracted millions of Americans. A bird field guide can be used to identify birds and learn interesting facts about each species. The…