About

Backyard Bird Guide is a small, independent guide to backyard birds and bird feeding. It is written for ordinary readers who want clear, practical answers without wading through forums or sales pages.

What you will find

Every article here is short by design and aims to answer one question well. We cover choosing feeders and seed, attracting more species, and getting started with identification. We add new articles steadily rather than all at once, so the library grows over time.

Who writes this

The site is written and edited by a small team with hands-on experience in backyard birds and bird feeding. We are not a brand, a shop, or an affiliate network pretending to be a magazine. We do not sell products, and nothing here is sponsored.

Our approach

We test what we can, read widely, and write only about things we actually understand. Where experts disagree, we say so. Where we are uncertain, we tell you that too. The goal is the first useful answer — enough to act on, with a pointer to deeper reading when you want it.

What this site is not

This is not professional advice tailored to your exact situation. Birds and their habits vary by region and season. For anything with real stakes, consult a qualified professional.

Feedback

Spotted an error or want to suggest a topic? Use the contact page. We read everything and reply when we can.