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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds by Richard and Susan Day

All In a Day's Work

By Laura Tangley

In their NWF certified habitat, photographers Richard and Susan Day capture birds and other wildlife at their best while teaching others how to attract and nurture a diversity of native animals.

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Birds and Birding Articles

This Issue

Osprey by Helen Steussy

When Birding Goes Viral

Webcams streaming live from nests in Montana have transformed a group of ospreys into worldwide reality stars.

Bird Feeding

cardinal at seed feeder

The Case for Summer Feeding

Along with the natural food native plants provide, feeders help nurture our feathered friends during the warm months.

Bird Behavior

Arctic Tern by Amber Barger

Migratory Marvels

New lightweight devices are revolutionizing the tracking of migratory birds—and documenting surprising new records for distance and physical endurance.

Gardening For Birds

Baltimore Oriole by Lynn Cleveland

Urban Renewal

By creating bird-friendly landscapes, residents of cities and suburbs can contribute to conserving biodiversity, and biologists are revealing how to do it.

Backyard Tips

cat

Protecting Birds From Cats

It's nesting season for many bird species. Protect baby birds from cats by keeping the predators indoors . . . and entertained with a bird-watching station for cats.

Bird Photography

Bee-eater by Joe Petersburger

2013 Photo Contest

Enter and vote for the best bird images in this year's 43rd annual National Wildlife Photo Contest.

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