I’m here to tell you that attracting cardinals to your backyard is easier than you think. Cardinals are my favorite birds and I’ve done tons of research to figure out how to get them to come to my backyard. It isn’t voodoo and it isn’t magic. Trust me. I know.
Killdeer is a plover with a piercing call that sounds like “kill-dee” (take after its name). Although known for being shy, these birds often inhabit rooftop buildings and other open areas, sometimes near backyards or farms. It’s also the most popular breeding shorebird featuring a double breast band and a
The House Sparrow is the most widespread bird found in most parts of the world. As they are not native to America, most people consider them as pests for competing with native birds for resources such as shelter. They are also easy to differentiate where males are slightly larger than
The House Finch is common across North America as well as in Hawaii. They are newly introduced in the eastern part of the United States but have received a warm welcome because of their beautiful red colors. They also feature short, thick bills and are similar in shape to other
The Yellow-Rumped Warbler, as the name implies, is a beautiful bird characterized by a yellow rump. They are widespread and found across North America. You’ll have fun seeing them in spring as they perch on trees and sing their songs, so if these birds only visit your place in winter,
The Hairy Woodpecker is characterized by its black and white color pattern and long bill. They look very similar to Downies but are larger. These birds are usually seen on high elevations and would mainly search for food on trees. They also contribute a lot to pest control, especially in
The European Starling is a beautiful bird, introduced to North America around the 1890s because of Shakespeare enthusiasts. They wear a glossy black color with some purple and green iridescence that shows when hit by sunlight. They are very aggressive, competing against native birds for nesting sites. In this article,
The Tufted Titmouse is a bold bird that will respond to your call. They are most common in the eastern forests, but they are frequent visitors of backyards. The birds feature a gray and white color pattern with a black area on their forehead. You will sometimes see them hanging
The Purple Martin is a beautiful bird that is very sought-after by many backyard owners. People love seeing colonies of these birds that they would set up Purple Martin Houses in their backyards. They are incredible flyers and will eat insects and drink water while in the air. In this
When I first got into bird watching, I set up a few feeders and expected cardinals to just show up. I mean, how hard could it be, right? Buy a feeder, check. Buy some seed, check. I thought it was going to be easy. Then I realized, I needed to
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