Backyard Birding

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http://www.abirdshome.com/
A Bird's Home Open in a new browser window
   Articles on attracting and watching backyard birds in the northeastern US.
   http://www.abirdshome.com/
http://www.all-birds.com/
All Birds Open in a new browser window
   Basic tips for beginning bird watchers in the U.S., including nest boxes, identification, anatomy, bird shapes, and feeding.
   http://www.all-birds.com/
http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/birds/birdfeed/
Backyard Bird Feeding Open in a new browser window
   Introduction from the Missouri Department of Conservation.
   http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/birds/birdfeed/
http://www.bird-birding.ca
Backyard Birder Open in a new browser window
   The basics of backyard birding including bird seed, bird feeders,and squirrel control to attract wild birds to your yard.
   http://www.bird-birding.ca
http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/~tross/by/backyard.html
Backyard Birding Open in a new browser window
   By the Baltimore Bird Club, a chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society.
   http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/~tross/by/backyard.html
http://www.slivoski.com/birding/
Backyard Birding - Our Feathered Friends Open in a new browser window
   Birds of Central Indiana with pictures and real video.
   http://www.slivoski.com/birding/
http://www.backyardnature.net/birds.htm
Backyard Birding Basics Open in a new browser window
   How to become a birdwatcher; introduction to bird anatomy and bird behavior.
   http://www.backyardnature.net/birds.htm
http://www.backyardbirdingtips.com/
Backyard Birding Tips Open in a new browser window
   A weekly newsletter by Ron Patterson, with ideas and tips on feeding and gardening for wild birds.
   http://www.backyardbirdingtips.com/
http://www.thebackyardbirdwatcher.com
Backyard Birding with George and Kit Harrison Open in a new browser window
   Current seasonal information on backyard birds, bird feeding, backyard habitats, water areas, birdhouses and more from award-winning authors George and Kit Harrison. Books and videos available.
   http://www.thebackyardbirdwatcher.com
http://birds.sprucenet.com
Backyard Birds Open in a new browser window
   Complete information on bird houses, feeders, food, landscaping and books. Includes wild bird store and BirdCam.
   http://birds.sprucenet.com
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/winbirds/
Backyard Birds of Winter in Nova Scotia Open in a new browser window
   Species accounts of 41 common birds.
   http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/winbirds/
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/backyard_birdwatching_almanac
Backyard Birdwatching Almanac Open in a new browser window
   Articles about how to attract, care for, and observe wild birds. Includes tips on dealing with common pests and predators and landscaping your yard for birds and wildlife.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/backyard_birdwatching_almanac
http://www.angeltowns2.com/members/cbart1/BirdInformation/BirdsHome.htm
Backyard Habit Open in a new browser window
   Information on a few North American birds, suggestions for supplies and feeding.
   http://www.angeltowns2.com/members/cbart1/BirdInformation/BirdsHome.htm
http://my.pclink.com/~rlovgren/
Backyard Nature Specialist Open in a new browser window
   Personal site from Minnesota with tips for attracting wild birds and other wildlife to your backyard.
   http://my.pclink.com/~rlovgren/
http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/Birding
BellaOnline - Birding Open in a new browser window
   Short articles on various birding subjects, with photographs, recipes, and gardening information.
   http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/Birding
http://forums.delphiforums.com/birdchatters/
Bird Chatters Open in a new browser window
   Backyard birding chat and message board.
   http://forums.delphiforums.com/birdchatters/
http://birdcam.backyardwildlife.com/
Bird Feeder WebCam Open in a new browser window
   Live bird feeder webcam with visits from Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Squirrels and the like.
   http://birdcam.backyardwildlife.com/
http://www.birdsource.org/
BirdSource Open in a new browser window
   Joint project of National Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology with the complete Christmas Bird Count database, Project FeederWatch, BirdCast, HawkWatch results, Great Backyard Bird Count, and feature articles.
   http://www.birdsource.org/
http://www.angelfire.com/ar/birder/
Birder's Eye Open in a new browser window
   A few tips for attracting birds to your backyard.
   http://www.angelfire.com/ar/birder/
http://www.geocities.com/KindlyRat/BirdHse.html
Birdhouse Dimensions Open in a new browser window
   Recommended box sizes for some North American cavity nesting birds.
   http://www.geocities.com/KindlyRat/BirdHse.html
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/gourds/webring.html
Birdhouse WebRing Open in a new browser window
   Webring for bird house lovers, collectors, and designers.
   http://www.angelfire.com/biz/gourds/webring.html
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/birding_101/
Birding 101 Open in a new browser window
   Articles and links to for beginning birders, including bird species, behavior, migration, history, and supplies.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/birding_101/
http://www.chaosman.com/
Birding for Dodos Open in a new browser window
   Basic tips for backyard birders.
   http://www.chaosman.com/
http://www.birds-uk.co.uk/
Birds UK Open in a new browser window
   A personal look at birds in a back garden in the UK.
   http://www.birds-uk.co.uk/
http://www.mccbirds.com/
Birds of McHenry County, Illinois Open in a new browser window
   Web cam and video captures from a backyard feeder.
   http://www.mccbirds.com/
http://www.birdzillaradio.com/
Birdzilla Radio Open in a new browser window
   Live Internet broadcast and archives of the Texas-based Sam Crowe Show, covering various topics related to wild birds, birding, and feeding birds.
   http://www.birdzillaradio.com/
http://www.retrorock-it.com/Blackthumb/Birds/
Blackthumb Bob's Birds Open in a new browser window
   Bird photos and information.
   http://www.retrorock-it.com/Blackthumb/Birds/
http://www.beautifulbritain.co.uk/htm/wildlife_gardening/bluetitcam.htm
Blue Tit Nest Box Open in a new browser window
   Infrared images of nesting Blue Tits in Henfield, UK.
   http://www.beautifulbritain.co.uk/htm/wildlife_gardening/bluetitcam.htm
http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/
British Garden Birds Open in a new browser window
   Photographs, descriptions to aid identification, and notes on the birds that visit a suburban garden in Sheffield, England.
   http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/
http://www.silvereagledesign.com/webcam/webcam.html
Eugene Wild Bird Cam Open in a new browser window
   Movies of a backyard bird cam in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
   http://www.silvereagledesign.com/webcam/webcam.html
http://www.fifthdaycreations.com/articles/index.asp
FifthDayCreations - Bird Articles Open in a new browser window
   Backyard birdwatching articles.
   http://www.fifthdaycreations.com/articles/index.asp
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=C327
Gardener's Guide to Winter Bird Feeding Open in a new browser window
   Articles from Better Homes and Gardens.
   http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=C327
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/birds.htm
Gardensafari: Birds Open in a new browser window
   Photos, sounds, and notes of birds in a Netherlands garden.
   http://www.gardensafari.net/english/birds.htm
http://www.joannesbackyard.com/
Joannes Backyard Habitat Open in a new browser window
   Photographs of birds and butterflies from a backyard at an undisclosed location in the north-central US.
   http://www.joannesbackyard.com/
http://www.kaytee.com/wild_birds/backyard_basics/
Kaytee - Backyard Basics Open in a new browser window
   Information on food, feeders, water, shelter, and birdscaping.
   http://www.kaytee.com/wild_birds/backyard_basics/
http://www.angelfire.com/ky2/mamabird/
Leisa's Backyard Habitat Open in a new browser window
   Photos and notes of backyard birding in Lexington, Kentucky.
   http://www.angelfire.com/ky2/mamabird/
http://www.nestwatch.org.uk/
Mike & Jo's Nestwatch Open in a new browser window
   Diary and photos of Blue Tits and Great Tits nesting in a suburban English garden.
   http://www.nestwatch.org.uk/
http://www.mybackyardbirds.com/
My Backyard Birds Open in a new browser window
   Information on backyard bird watching and feeding. Includes community forum and photo gallery.
   http://www.mybackyardbirds.com/
http://www.birdfeeding.org/
National Bird Feeding Society Open in a new browser window
   U.S. non-profit group with information on bird seed, bird feeders, plus projects for kids, nestbox plans, and educational materials.
   http://www.birdfeeding.org/
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/birding/birdhous/birdhous.htm
Nestboxes Open in a new browser window
   Specifications for building nestboxes for 10 species of Texas birds.
   http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/birding/birdhous/birdhous.htm
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/tools/ndblinds/ndblinds.htm
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Open in a new browser window
   Plans for building Nest Structures, Feeders, and Photo Blinds for North Dakota Wildlife. Has plans for a wide range of species.
   http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/tools/ndblinds/ndblinds.htm
http://recycledbirdfeeder.homestead.com/
Recycled Materials Make Bird Feeder Open in a new browser window
   This bird feeder can be made in the classroom, requiring simple tools and materials, in less than an hour.
   http://recycledbirdfeeder.homestead.com/
http://www.zebedee88.clara.co.uk/
Rod's Bird Box Camera Open in a new browser window
   Images from inside a camera-equipped nest box. Following Great Tits building a nest and raising young.
   http://www.zebedee88.clara.co.uk/
http://divamom2.tripod.com/
Sarah's Purple Martins and Bluebird Trail Open in a new browser window
   Personal experiences with Purple Martins, Bluebirds, and Tree Swallows in northern Illinois.
   http://divamom2.tripod.com/
http://www.stokesbirdsathome.com/birding/
Stokes Birds at Home - Birding Open in a new browser window
   Information about attracting and watching birds, including feeding, housing, ID, gardening, and behavior.
   http://www.stokesbirdsathome.com/birding/
http://www.nestbox.com/
The Nest Box Open in a new browser window
   A wealth of information on backyard birding in the eastern US. Includes a bluebird section, photo galleries, and links.
   http://www.nestbox.com/
http://www.placeforwildbirds.org/
The Place for Wild Birds, Inc. Open in a new browser window
   Bird rehabilitation site with information about baby birds and what to do if you find a wild bird in trouble.
   http://www.placeforwildbirds.org/
http://www.wildbird.com/
Wild Bird Center Open in a new browser window
   A family of franchise stores serving the backyard birdwatcher, with bird resources, activities, and information about products.
   http://www.wildbird.com/
http://www.bestnest.com/bestnest/bird_feed_preferences.asp
Wild Bird Feeder Preferences Open in a new browser window
   Explains which bird feeder and food to use to attract different types of birds.
   http://www.bestnest.com/bestnest/bird_feed_preferences.asp
http://www.wbu.com/feedercam_home.htm
Wild Birds Unlimited Bird FeederCam Open in a new browser window
   Images, updated every 45 seconds, of a backyard feeder in Indianapolis, Indiana.
   http://www.wbu.com/feedercam_home.htm
http://www.wildbirds.com/
WildBirds Open in a new browser window
   Guide to feeding, attracting, and identifing backyard birds.
   http://www.wildbirds.com/

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Last Updated: 2005-02-18 15:54:01