backyard birding

Seed isn't enough. Learn how to attract massive flocks of finches by providing the exact type of shallow, moving water they require for drinking and bathing.

Don't miss the details. Discover the best binoculars and spotting scopes for backyard birding, and learn how to choose the right gear for spotting tiny finches.

A window strike can be fatal. Learn the expert techniques and best products to stop finches and other backyard birds from flying into your windows.

Do you live in the West or Southwest? Learn how to identify the Lesser Goldfinch, a beautiful, greenish-yellow relative of the American Goldfinch.

Not all bird feeders attract Goldfinches. Learn the differences between Nyjer tube feeders, mesh socks, and upside-down designs to attract flocks to your yard.

Not sure who is visiting your feeder? Learn the key field marks and behavioral differences to correctly identify the most common backyard finches.

Squirrels can empty a finch feeder in minutes. Learn the foolproof methods and best baffles to squirrel-proof your Nyjer seed feeding station.