Read The Latest Wild Bird Knowledge Base Articles…
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When to Put Up Birdhouses in South Carolina
Wondering when to put up birdhouses in South Carolina? If you wait until spring, you may be too late! Here is the local guide on timing, placement, and winter roosting.
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When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in the SC Midlands
Wondering when hummingbirds arrive in the SC Midlands? Here is your local guide on when to put out your feeders, what nectar to use, and how to beat the summer heat.
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Choosing The Best Binoculars for Bird Watching (A Beginner’s Guide)
Confused by binoculars? Our simple guide explains what 8×42 means and recommends the best, high-value binoculars to get you started in bird watching without breaking the bank.

New To Backyard Birding In SC?
Don’t get overwhelmed. Start with our South Carolina Quick-Start Guide to cover the essentials of food, water, and shelter in the Palmetto State.
- What all SC wild birds need to survive
- Easy ways to attract wild birds to your backyard
- How a cell phone app can help you identify the birds you attract
Want To Get Started Faster?
Explore the SC Bird Sanctuary Starter Kit, which includes essential items to get you started for $50 or less.
Explore SC Backyard Birds In The Wild Bird Knowledge Base…
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Meet the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, South Carolina’s only breeding hummingbird. Learn how to identify them, what they eat, and how to attract them.
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Downy Woodpecker
Learn all about the tiny and acrobatic Downy Woodpecker. Discover what they eat, their unique tapping sounds, and how to attract them to your suet feeders.
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Learn to identify the Red-bellied Woodpecker, a common and noisy visitor to backyard feeders. Discover its unique calls, what it eats, and how to attract it.



