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A fascinating read for your Friday afternoon!National Audubon Society There are no nectar-feeding bird species in Europe today, but once upon a time, tens of millions of years ago, hummingbirds zipped around the hills and forests of Europe.

Stumped by squirrel raids? Beset by bully hummingbirds? Swamped by starlings? Subscribe to Bird Watcher's Digest by July 16 and get The Backyard Bird Watcher's Answer Guide booklet for free! bit.ly/2JaC0oh(Common starling photo via Pixabay)

Salmonellosis, mycoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, aspergillosis, and avian pox: five serious reasons to always keep your birdbath clean. bit.ly/2Fi514G

Mystery bird in your backyard? Consult Bird Watcher's Digest's identification guide, or feel free to ask us about it here. We'll be happy to help!Bird Identification Guide » Bird Watcher's Digest What bird is that? Consult our bird identification guide to ID mystery birds in the backyard and beyond. We have photos, song recordings, in-depth entries, and more to help bird watchers correctly identify the birds they spot.

Backyard birding in the desert — what a delight! Read all about it in the July/August issue of Bird Watcher's Digest. bit.ly/2toaePi (California quail photo by Becky Matsubara)

Have you discovered any nests in your yard this year?

Whether you’re a beginning bird watcher or looking to inspire some young naturalists, this printable backyard birding checklist is a perfect summertime project that encourages outdoor activity and sparks curiosity. Download it here: bit.ly/2MqOPwSSummer Backyard Birding Checklist » Bird Watcher's Digest Start keeping track of the birds in your backyard this summer! This free worksheet will help you keep a list of birds you see, record weather patterns and other observations, and keep track of things to do to make your sure yard is a safe and welcoming place for birds to visit. Whether you’re a .....

The latest issue of Watching Backyard Birds is available to preview online now! Read about greater roadrunners, hummingbird feeders, and a whole lot more: https://tinyurl.com/WBBAug18(Greater roadrunner photo via Pixabay)

Happy Fourth! The killdeer is one of North America's largest and longest-tailed plovers. You may find them nesting or foraging on ball fields and airport runways, on turf, in pastures, and in farm fields, as well as on mudflats. bit.ly/2lqppUM(Photo by Alan D. Wilson)

Did you know that American goldfinches are immune to brown-headed cowbird parasitism? Cowbird chicks hatched in goldfinch nests can't survive on their hosts' all-seed diet! bit.ly/2yBZQcW

The blue jays in your yard right now may not be the ones you saw this winter. Learn about the mysterious patterns of blue jay migration: bit.ly/2lnCWMM

How many of these bird-friendly flowers do you have in your yard? bit.ly/2EOen3KNine Flowers You Can Grow for Birds » Bird Watcher's Digest Many gardens are a jumbly mix of natives and non-native plants. Here are some garden stalwarts, plants that are easy to grow in most parts of the continent, that repay the slight effort of planting them with gifts for both people and birds. It’s always a good idea to check to see if certain non-na...

It might be tempting to use an alternative sweetener to make hummingbird nectar, but white table sugar is the only man-made substance that, when mixed with the right amount of water, closely resembles flower nectar.Frequently Asked Questions about Hummingbirds » Bird Watcher's Digest Is red dye bad for hummingbirds? How to I foil bully hummers? Is it true that hummingbirds will not migrate in fall if I keep my feeder up? Find the answers to these questions and more.

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." - Audrey Hepburn

Are you a heavyweight champion of feather knowledge? Find out with this quiz! bit.ly/2lp34XL

Are you ready to help bluebirds by being the best landlord possible? Learn how to build and monitor nest boxes in our new e-book, available for free: bit.ly/2ttAPeX(Eastern bluebird photo by William H. Majoros)

Make sure Fluffy stays inside! Protect baby birds, vulnerable bird species, and your feline friends by committing to keep cats indoors.