Backyard Birds

Attracting Backyard Birds
Tips on how to attract birds to your backyard as well as discourage squirrels.

Bird Baths, Drippers, Misters, Ponds
Water is a magnet for birds. Easy ways to add water to your backyard including free bird bath plans, drippers, misters and more.

How to Make Birdfeeders
Bird feeders can be easy to make! Here are free plans and ideas.

How to Make Birdhouses
Lots of free plans, directions and specs for building bird houses for a variety of different birds.

What to Feed Birds
Lots of free easy recipes (many have no cooking) as well as learn what types of food and feeders to use to attract various types of birds. Suet, peanut butter smears, seed mixtures, birdie cornbread and more.

Backyard Habitats
Learn how your backyard can be a haven for birds and other wildlife.

Wildlife Gardening
By having certain bushes, trees, plants and flowers in your backyard, you will attract, feed, and shelter a variety of birds and other wildlife.

Buy Backyard Bird Items
Check out what is available on the market in bird houses, feeders, baths, food, binoculars, and other bird equipment.

Hummingbird Gardens
Attract hummingbirds with nectar-rich flowers! Includes free garden plans.

U.S. State and Canadian Province Birds
List of the birds, sorted by type of bird as well as listed by state and province.