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Today's Feature05 / 16 / 2026
Backyard - BACKYARD BIRDINGBest Heated Bird Baths for Winterfiled under Backyard Birding
Top heated bird baths and de-icers compared for keeping water open in freezing temperatures, helping birds survive cold winter months.
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Backyard
Vol.
90
Updated
Mar 24, 2026
ALL 111Knowledge Base 53Backyard Birding 8Birding Gear 6Garden Birds 6Wildlife Birds 6Optics Advice 6Birding Tips 4Optics 2Gear 2Bird Photography 2Bird Gardens 1Gear Reviews 1Technology 1Live Bird Cams 1
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.
3+ ENTRIESView all
Conservation
For the birds.
Habitat loss, climate, and the slow work of keeping species around. Reporting, interviews, advocacy.
1+ DISPATCHESView all
FEATURE
Bird Conservation - 2026
How to Help Injured Birds: First Steps and Contacts
Finding an injured bird is stressful when you do not know what to do. Here are the right first steps and how to find a wildlife rehabilitator near you.
ID & Species
Species by sight.
Visual keys, song ID, range maps. What it is and how to be sure.
1+ ENTRYView all
Photography
Through the long lens.
Technique, gear, ethics. Making frames the bird would be proud of.
2+ ENTRIESView all
Guides & Tips
Skills, sharpened.
Starter paths, fieldcraft, and practical skills for every level of birder.
2 GUIDESView all