Backyard Chirper

Superb Lyrebird Gets its Groove On

Birds are no strangers to song and dance. If you’ve ever been out on a walk during mating season, you’ve undoubtedly seen the smooth movements of males trying to court…

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…