Bird Watching

Mastering the art of bird watching begins with a keen eye and a bit of patience. At Wild About Birds, we help you observe local wildlife with confidence, whether you are tracking Anna's Hummingbirds in your own garden or visiting premier destinations like Sauvie Island and Seney National Wildlife Refuge. From identifying surprising species to understanding complex backyard bird interactions, our guides offer the practical tips you need to turn every outing into a rewarding experience. Enhance your observations by exploring our curated selection of bird feeders and bird baths designed to bring the action closer to you.

Watch Anna's Hummingbirds at play

Anna's Hummingbirds are one of the many hummingbirds found in the United States. Hummingbirds are food-motivated, so it's easy to find them if you know where to look.

Every bird watcher must try this once

From cedar waxwing birds to fluffy woodpeckers, you never know what you will see on a walk near a neighborhood lake or stream.

7 Birds that surprised me

Wrens, woodpeckers, and waxwings are just a few of the birds that may end up surprising you. That's because even the simplest birds become fascinating when you watch them closely. Read on.

Bird watching at Sauvie Island

Sauvie Island outside of Portland, OR is a beautiful wildlife preserve with lots of great photo opportunities.

A morning at Seney

Seney National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place for bird watching and quiet hikes.

Backyard bird buddies

Discover which backyard birds play nice together, who gets territorial, and how feeders and baths bring unlikely buddies together!