Backyard Chirper

Common Backyard Birds Nesting Information

We get a lot of questions about nesting birds, like how many broods they have each breeding season, the size of the clutch, how long the eggs incubate and more.…

Thomas Poulsom’s Latest LEGO Creations Feature North American Birds

When I was a young boy—and admittedly, still to this day—I loved playing with LEGO. Their shapes and colors opened a world of possibilities. While many people lose their love…

Help Doc About Passenger Pigeons Get Made

Their wings darkened the sky over North America for more than 12 hours as they flew past. Just one flock stretched 300 miles long and a mile wide and included…

Birder vs. Bird-watcher: What’s in a Name?

I love birds. I watch Black-capped Chickadees flutter to and from bird feeders in the backyard. I stop and stare when I see a raptor soaring above while I’m walking…

How to Keep Unwanted Birds Away from Hummingbird Feeders

The past few weeks, we’ve been writing about keeping your hummingbird feeders free from pesky ants and flying insects. One of our readers brought up another threat to hummingbird feeders,…