Real People Share Their Bird Stories
Explore bird stories shared by everyday readers—each one is unique, personal, and heartfelt. With hundreds of submissions, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.
You're also invited to join in! Add your comments or submit a story of your own — even include a photo. (Submission info below.)
Visitor Submitted Stories
Explore one-of-a-kind birdhouses submitted by readers from all over the country.
Readers share their experiences with doves nesting in hanging plants, garage door openers, and more — even some rescues!
Discover the ups and downs of hosting Eastern Bluebirds — straight from our readers' backyards.
Found a wren nesting in an odd spot? You're not alone — see where our readers discovered them!
Are hummingbirds playful or territorial? Do they carry meaning? Readers share their encounters with these flying jewels.
Robins often nest close to home. Read how others have welcomed them into their yards.
Hosting Purple Martins takes effort — and our readers are doing it right. See how they're making it work.
These stories tell how readers stepped in to help baby birds in need — sometimes just in time.
Got a story about a bird not listed above? We'd still love to hear from you!
Other Contributions by Readers
Before Submitting Your Story — Read This:
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you've built a unique birdhouse or had a special moment with a bird, you can share your story right here.
Just click on the link that matches your topic below. Your story will appear on Wild-Bird-Watching.com once approved.
What Do We Accept?
Stories must be at least 400 - 500 words with at least 1 up to 4 images to get their own dedicated page. Shorter stories will be grouped with others in a shared section.
We can no longer publish one-paragraph stories with just a picture. This is due to search engine rules that discourage thin content.
You can still submit shorter stories — they'll just take longer to appear as we wait to gather enough to create a full page.
Thanks for your patience and understanding!
Choose Your Bird Below to Submit Your Story:
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