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Overview of Wild Bird Feeding - The bird feeding experience is influenced by the quality of the wild bird food presented and the effectiveness with which it is made available to the birds. Foods vary greatly in their attractiveness, as will be discussed later, and some bird feeders have a much higher innate attractiveness than others.

Backyard Nature Specialist - Backyard Nature Specialist teaches you all of the intricate tricks of attracting wild birds and other wildlife to your own backyard.

Backyard Birding - By the Baltimore Bird Club, a chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society.

Texas Gulf Coast Birding and Naturalist Web - Articles, checklists, maps and links related to birds, butterflies, herps, wild flowers and/or environmental conservation in Texas.

Backyard BirdingĀ - Our Feathered Friends - Birds of Central Indiana with pictures and real video.

National Bird Feeding Society - U.S. non-profit group with information on bird seed, bird feeders, plus projects for kids, nestbox plans, and educational materials.

Birds of McHenry County, Illinois - Web cam and video captures from a backyard feeder.

Leisa's Backyard Birding - Photos and notes of backyard birding in Lexington, Kentucky.

Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center - Plans for building Nest Structures, Feeders, and Photo Blinds for North Dakota Wildlife. Has plans for a wide range of species.

Blackthumb Bob's Birds - Bird photos and information.

Pete's Bird Page - A guide to the basics of birdwatching by an Ohio birder.

Backyard Birds - Complete information on bird houses, feeders, food, landscaping and books. Includes wild bird store and BirdCam.

Wild Bird Feeder Preferences - Explains which bird feeder and food to use to attract different types of birds.

Backyard Birds of Winter in Nova Scotia - Species accounts of 41 common birds.

Recycled Materials Make Bird Feeder - This bird feeder can be made in the classroom, requiring simple tools and materials, in less than an hour.

Gardener's Guide to Winter Bird Feeding - Articles from Better Homes and Gardens.

Bird Chatters - Backyard birding chat and message board.

BirdBuzz - A chat group for bird watchers hosted by Bird Watcher's Digest.

Bird Feeder WebCam - Live bird feeder webcam with visits from Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Squirrels and the like.

Birding 101 - Articles and links to for beginning birders, including bird species, behavior, migration, history, and supplies.

Backyard Birding with George and Kit Harrison - 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.

Backyard Birder - The basics of backyard birding including bird seed, bird feeders,and squirrel control to attract wild birds to your yard.

British Garden Birds - Photographs, descriptions to aid identification, and notes on the birds that visit a suburban garden in Sheffield, England.

WildBirds - Guide to feeding, attracting, and identifing backyard birds.

BirdSource - 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.

Gardensafari: Birds - Photos, sounds, and notes of birds in a Netherlands garden.

Backyard Bird Feeding - Introduction from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

FifthDayCreations - Bird Articles - Backyard birdwatching articles.

Scotts Birdhouse Page - Birdhouse plans for all kinds of birds from perching birds to owls.

Backyard Birdwatching Almanac - 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.

PPR Birds - A photo gallery of backyard and countryside birds in Ottawa, Canada.

Sarah's Purple Martins and Bluebird Trail - Personal experiences with Purple Martins, Bluebirds, and Tree Swallows in northern Illinois.

A Bird's Home - Articles on attracting and watching backyard birds in the northeastern US.

Blue Tit Nest Box - Infrared images of nesting Blue Tits in Henfield, UK.

Mike & Jo's Nestwatch - Diary and photos of Blue Tits and Great Tits nesting in a suburban English garden.

Birder's Eye - A few tips for attracting birds to your backyard.

Nestboxes - Specifications for building nestboxes for 10 species of Texas birds.

Birdhouse Dimensions - Recommended box sizes for some North American cavity nesting birds.

Kaytee - Backyard Basics - Information on food, feeders, water, shelter, and birdscaping.

The Place for Wild Birds, Inc. - Bird rehabilitation site with information about baby birds and what to do if you find a wild bird in trouble.

The Nest Box - A wealth of information on backyard birding in the eastern US. Includes a bluebird section, photo galleries, and links.

BellaOnline - Birding - Short articles on various birding subjects, with photographs, recipes, and gardening information.

Hummingbird Watching in Southeastern Arizona - The hummingbirds of Arizona, hummingbird banding, frequently asked questions, hummingbird tours and workshops, and photographs.

Dan True's Hummingbird Photos - Photos from the book "Hummingbirds of North America" and Hummingbird House kit.

Carolina Hummingbird Buzz - Notes on North Carolina hummingbird activity with links to articles and photos.

Journey North: UnPave the Way for Hummingbirds - Tips for creating hummingbird habitat.

R. W. Scott's Birds in Flight - Images of hummingbirds and other birds captured with high speed flash photography.

Enjoyable Hummingbirds - Close-up hummingbird photos by Russ Thompson of Louisville, Kentucky.

Hummingbirds - Comprehensive site for North American hummingbirds, with photo album, migration maps, attracting and feeding tips, species accounts, and articles.

Costa's Hummingbird Nests - Notes and photos of Costa's Hummingbirds nesting in a patio lamp in Ridgecrest, California.

Hank Hogan's Hummingbird Photos - Close-up photographs and notes.

William Zittrich's Hummingbird Photographs - Amazing images of southern California hummingbirds.

Hummingbird Cards - Send a hummingbird postcard to a friend or family member. Card designs include photographs and watercolor paintings.

Zack Sessions's Hummingbird Photos - Close-up photos of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at feeders.

Jerry Blinn's Hummingbird Photos - High-quality images of a Rufous Hummingbird.

Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project - Projects that can teach you, students, and teachers more about hummingbirds. Many photos and information about hummingbird banding and landscaping.

Hummingbird WebSite - Photo Gallery - Photographs by a large collection of artists and links.

Humabout Hummingbird Photography - Photographs of hummingbirds by Wayne Owen. Includes nesting Costa's and Anna's in flight.

Chloe's Hummingbird Page - General information, sounds, and photos of hummingbirds in the western United States.

The Hummingbird Diaries - A pictorial history documenting the daily growth of two nestlings.

Hummingbird Flower Feeding Survey - Survey of hummingbird-worthy flowers based on personal experience.

The Hummingbird Society - Nonprofit group based in Delaware for hummingbird fans. Photo gallery, FAQ, electronic greeting cards, catalog, wallpaper images, and links.

Purple Martin Headquarters - Information and resources for those that wish to learn about the life cycle and behavior of Purple Martins and how to successfully attract and manage a colony of them.

Danny's Purple Martin Place - Promoting the conservation of Purple Martins, and give information on being a responsible landlord for this beautiful species. Includes pictures, maps, resources.

The Purple Martin House - Information on Purple Martins.

Purple Martin Conservation Association - An international, non-profit, organization dedicated to the conservation of the Purple Martin.

The Nature Society - A Purple Martin organization established in 1962. Martinfest, scout reports, maps, housing, catalog, and news.

Purple Martin Central - A source for purple martin information and fun. Talk, chat, discuss and view martin sights and sounds.

The Purple Martin Society - A specialized and unique group of birders whose goals are to preserve the Purple Martin species and to advance the interest and knowledge of Purple Martins to others

Purple Martins in Texas - Migation maps and sightings for the Purple Martin.

Purple Martin Basics - Advice for attracting and managing purple martin colonies.

Purple Martin Clubhouse - Forum for martineers with photos, chat, and screen savers.

Purple Martin Information Clearing House - A compilation of Purple Martin (Progne subis) links.

Chuck's Purple Martin Page - Information about attracting, hosting, protecting, and enjoying Purple Martins.

Sarah's Purple Martins and Bluebird Trail - Information and pictures of personal experiences housing Purple Martins, bluebirds, and Tree Swallows in northeastern Illinois.

Bluebirds - Design, construction, and location of bluebird boxes

North American Bluebird Society - An incorporated non-profit organization determined to increase the populations of the three species of bluebirds on the North American continent.

Bluebirds are Free - Attracting wild blue birds (well, Scrub Jays, actually) to the hand. Includes video and photos. Lessons on respecting the freedom of wild creatures .. and other humans.

Bluebird Habitat Inc. - General information about Eastern Bluebirds and bluebird houses from a North Carolina non-profit organization.

Build a Nest Box to Attract Birds - University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County factsheet on building nest boxes to attract birds.

American Family Bluebird Trail Project - Bluebird information and resources from American Family Insurance.

Indiana Bluebird Society - Information on bluebirds, links, and pictures.

Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin - Assists the Wisconsin bluebirder to increase knowledge and enthusiasm for bluebirds.

Living with the Mountain Bluebirds - Photos and excerpts from Helen Johnson's book and video of Mountain Bluebirds in Arizona.

Rod's Nest Box Camera - Images from inside a camera-equipped nest box. Following coal tits building their nest & raising their young.

Bluebird-L Reference Guide - Originates from North American Bluebird Society (NABS)/Cornell Ornithology email list is the most extensive compilation of educational and other references for the backyard bluebirder as well as the experienced trail monitor.

The Bluebird Box - Articles, and nestbox designs.

The Eastern Bluebird - Bluebird pictures and nestbox plans.

Bluebirds, Bird Watching, and Feeding - Information on bluebirds, identification, photos, birds feeder projects, and nest box instructions.

How to Build a Bluebird House - Brief information on Western Bluebirds and how to build a house for them.

Eastern Bluebird - Introduction to Eastern Bluebirds and their habitat requirements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Matt Bailiff's Eastern Bluebird Page - General information about bluebirds and bluebird trails from personal experience in Kansas.

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