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Living Bird Autumn 2020—Table of Contents

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Bird ID Skills

Free Merlin Bird ID App Covers Thousands of Species and IDs Your Photos

Building Skills: The 4 Keys to Bird Identification

Tricky Bird IDs

Bird ID Skills: How to Learn Bird Songs and Calls

ID Tips for Raptor-Watching Season: Use Tail and Wing Shape
More Bird ID Articles

Feeding Birds

Project FeederWatch

Common Feeder Birds: Quick Info on Food Preferences

How to Choose the Right Kind of Bird Feeder
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What’s the best way to clean your bird feeders to prevent disease?
eBird

Keep Your Feeders Up in Fall for a Chance at Rare Hummingbirds
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FAQs & Common Problems

Do birds store food for the winter?

How do birds prepare for long migrations?

There’s a bird in my yard I’ve never seen before. How can I find out what it is?

Bird-Friendly Homes

NestWatch

Birdhouse, Nest Box, and Nest Structure Plans for 54 Backyard Species
Habitat Network

The Wildlife Value of A Messy Garden

Attract Birds With Birdbaths
Habitat Network

Cats In The Wildlife Garden: Build a Catio to Keep Pets and Wildlife Safe
More Bird-Friendly Home Articles

Try This

November 2020 eBirder of the Month Challenge

In November, Win a Spot in the Cornell Lab’s Feeder Bird Identification Course

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Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds

Birding Festivals and Events
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Living Bird Magazine

Latest stories from our award-winning magazine

Deepwater Horizon: Ten Years After America’s Biggest Oil Spill Disaster

Special Section: Recent Environmental Rule Changes and Rollbacks  

4 Ideas for Your Feeder Setup That Deliver Great Bird Photos
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