Pet Care

Wild Birds

Have questions about wild birds?

Help your feathered friends get the most out of life. The experts at your local Agway store can help you determine the kinds of seeds and feeders you need to attract the birds you like. Read these articles to learn tips and tricks!

Find Birds

Discover the top birding locations in New York. Find out more about New York Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in New York. Print out a checklist of New York birds.

Finding Birds in NY

» New York State Ornithological Society Checklist
» Favorite Hot Spots
» New York Birding Organizations and Links

Identify Birds

If you are a new birder (no one says birdwatcher any more), you must have lots of questions. This section may help to answer your questions or point you in the right direction.

Identifying Wild Birds

» Birding for Beginners
» Bird Identification
» Binoculars and Scopes

Attract Birds

Attracting wild birds is much easier than you might imagine. Anyone can do it. Look around. If you were a bird, why would you visit your yard? Once you eat the free food you still need a place to get a drink and take a bath. You also need great hiding places, safe nesting spots, and no predators -- what more could a bird want!

Attracting Wild Birds to your Yard

» Feeding Birds
» Water for Birds
» Shelter for Birds

Protect Birds

You can help protect wild birds in your yard by following a few simple rules. You can also protect birds on a global scale by helping to preserve their habitat. Did you know that it is illegal to shoot most birds or to disturb their nests. Some states have a hunting season for game birds such as pheasant, ducks and quail. A license is required. Fees from hunting help preserve bird habitat.

How to Protect Birds in your Yard

» Baby Birds and Eggs
» Window Hazards
» Conservation and Birds