Late summer is an active time for birds and gardens. And it's a great time to be active in your own outdoor space, dreaming up ways to bring birds to you!
Yellow Warbler by Simon Villeneuve / Macaulay Library.
WATCH: Why Water Is the Secret Ingredient for Drawing Birds to Your Yard
Flutter, splash, ruffle, dip ... watching a bird bathe is sure to bring a smile to your face. Learn what kinds of water sources songbirds prefer, and how they use them. Plus peep in on a parade of birds acting cute in this fun, informative video from Bird Academy.
Mystery bird with fruit by Lorri Howski / Macaulay Library.
What Bird Is This?
When you think about this species, think thickets! This brown, streaky songbird with a bright yellow eye lives much of its life hidden in tangles. Its long, curved bill helps probe for insects in leaf litter, and it also eats native fruits like elderberries, currants, sumac, and dogwood berries. Enjoy this bird's amazingly diverse vocal repertoire, rivaling its mockingbird and catbird relatives. Do you know the name?
Illustration by Charlotte Holden.
Birds Need Native Plants: Here's How to Help
August means gardens are at their most exquisite. And when a garden is planted in concert with the surrounding natural ecology, it helps life thrive. If you're ready to bring more garden glory (and birds) into outdoor spaces, we've got some starter tips and suggestions. With autumn right around the corner, it's a great time for planting and planning.
Black-capped Chickadee and Painted Bunting by Daniel Jauvin / Macaulay Library.
Bring Birds to You with These Irresistible Bird Feeders
Feeder setups are a surefire way to up the bird activity outside your windows. For best results, offer a few different feeder types and watch out for squirrels! Check out our full run-down on choosing the right feeder for your needs.
FeederWatch Season Starts Soon: Sign up now and get a new poster featuring feeders and birds of eastern and western North America.
Cliff Swallow by Ryan Sanderson / Macaulay Library.
Birds are on the Move, and We're Here to Help
Billions of migrating birds will soon be traveling thousands of miles—each facing a journey rife with challenges.
By supporting the Cornell Lab, you and other bird enthusiasts are fueling science and conservation action and helping reduce the number of birds lost on migration each year. Make your donation to the Cornell Lab today to help protect birds this migration season and beyond.
Come Visit Us! Our newly renovated Visitor Center in Ithaca, New York, is open to the public. Our Reopening Celebration is Saturday, September 14!
New Season of Webinars from Birds of the World:In this free series, learn from experts about everything from latest taxonomy changes to the amazing Amur Falcon of India. See the schedule.
Attend a Bird Festival: Festivals are a great way to enjoy birds and meet like-minded people—check out our full listings.
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