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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
    • Songbirds
    • Hummingbirds
      • Hummingbirds in Your State
    • Woodpeckers
      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
    • Birds of Prey
      • Species of Hawks Found in Each State
      • Species of Owls Found in Each State
      • Falcons Species in Each State
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Melanie Cruff

Melanie is an environmental scientist, birdwatcher, and amateur photographer. She's been a birding hobbyist for years and loves feeding and learning about birds of all types. Over the years, Melanie has identified more than 250 bird species, with sightings of the Atlantic Puffin, Hawaiian Goose, and Arctic Tern among her most cherished.

*Has written 323 article(s) for Bird Feeder Hub

bluebird bath

DIY Solar Bird Bath Fountain (6 EASY Steps)

by Melanie Cruff

Having a water feature in your yard is a fantastic way to attract more birds. Baths are especially attractive to … Read more

Categories Bird Baths, Guides & Tips
Song sparrow

Types of Sparrows (17 Examples)

by Melanie Cruff

Sparrows are not the flashiest birds out there, but they are a fairly large category. There are many types of … Read more

Categories Songbirds
Green jay standing

25 Backyard Birds in Texas (With Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

Texas is home to many different species of wild birds from common to rare. In this article, we’ll take a … Read more

Categories Birdwatching

What Do Baby Hummingbirds Eat?

by Melanie Cruff

No other species encapsulates the phrase “tiny but mighty” quite as well as hummingbirds. While marveling at the small size … Read more

Categories Food and Nutrition, Hummingbirds
northern cardinal male

Learn How to Attract Cardinals with These Easy Tips

by Melanie Cruff

Cardinals are at the top of many people’s list as their favorite backyard bird. The Northern Cardinal is a year-round … Read more

Categories Featured, Guides & Tips, Songbirds
sandhill crane featured

Sandhill Cranes (Facts, Info, Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

Perhaps you have heard them flying overhead, bugling loudly as they migrate in the classic V-shape. Or maybe you have … Read more

Categories Fun Bird Facts, Waterfowl
Mallard swimming in the river

Ducks in Ohio (18 Species With Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

Ohio’s proximity to the Great Lakes, and it’s position along migratory routes, means that the state is full of all … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Waterfowl

3 Species of Falcons in New York (Pictures and Facts)

by Melanie Cruff

Falcon’s are incredibly smart, great hunters, and spectacular flyers. There are 3 different species of falcons found in the state … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Birds of Prey

Eagles in New York (2 Species With Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

New York may be home to the largest city in America, but the empire state is also home to a … Read more

Categories Birds of Prey
hawk red tailed young tree

8 Species of Hawks in New York (Pictures)

by Melanie Cruff

New York may be home to the largest city in North America, but the empire state is also home to … Read more

Categories Bird Lists, Birds of Prey
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  • Bird Identification
    • Common Birds in Each State
    • Songbirds
    • Hummingbirds
      • Hummingbirds in Your State
    • Woodpeckers
      • Types of Woodpeckers in Each State (Pictures)
    • Birds of Prey
      • Species of Hawks Found in Each State
      • Species of Owls Found in Each State
      • Falcons Species in Each State
    • Waterfowl
  • Backyard Birding
    • Start Feeding Birds
      • Attracting Wild Birds by Species
    • Bird Feeders
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    • Bird Baths
    • Optics
    • Deterring Pests
    • Guides & Tips
    • Gift Ideas
  • Education
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    • Birdwatching
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