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Today's Feature08 / 29 / 2026
Backyard - BACKYARD BIRDINGHow to Build a Bird-Friendly Water Featurefiled under Backyard Birding
A well-designed water feature attracts more bird species than any feeder. Here is how to build one that birds will use year-round.
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Backyard
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129
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Mar 23, 2026
ALL 147Knowledge Base 54Backyard Birding 14Birding Gear 13Birding Tips 7Bird Photography 6Wildlife Birds 6Optics Advice 6Garden Birds 6Gear Reviews 5Bird Identification 5Birding Guides 4Optics 4Bird Baths 3Bird Feeding 3
Optics & Gear
Optics, properly tested.
Binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras. Tested on real outings - not spec sheets.
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Backyard
The backyard beat.
Feeders, baths, gardens, and nest boxes. Invite them in, keep them healthy.
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ID & Species
Species by sight.
Visual keys, song ID, range maps. What it is and how to be sure.
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Photography
Through the long lens.
Technique, gear, ethics. Making frames the bird would be proud of.
1+ ENTRYView all
Guides & Tips
Skills, sharpened.
Starter paths, fieldcraft, and practical skills for every level of birder.
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