Let's Talk Birds


Welcome to Mark’s Backyard Birds, where wildlife biologist Mark McKellar shares 40+ years of birding wisdom to help you attract more birds, enjoy more beauty, and connect with nature—right outside your window. From bird feeding tips and gear reviews to gentle birdwatching guidance, our blog is a friendly space for nature lovers of all experience levels. Discover how to turn your yard into a bird-friendly haven, avoid common backyard mistakes, and spot the small wonders hiding in plain sight.

Mark's Backyard Birds

How to Keep Hummingbirds Safe: Avoiding Common Feeder Dangers

How to Keep Hummingbirds Safe: Avoiding Common ...

Every summer and fall, hummingbirds bring incredible energy and beauty to our backyards. If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent hours just watching them dart and hover around your feeders....

How to Keep Hummingbirds Safe: Avoiding Common ...

Every summer and fall, hummingbirds bring incredible energy and beauty to our backyards. If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent hours just watching them dart and hover around your feeders....

Backyard Bird Feeding Tips & Joys

Bird Feeding


Discover simple and joyful ways to feed backyard birds, from choosing the right seed to keeping feeders clean and critter-free. Tips for attracting more birds year-round!

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Bird Watching from Your Porch to the Park

Bird Watching


Learn how to watch and enjoy backyard birds with ease. Tips for identifying species, enjoying seasonal changes, and noticing the small wonders of bird behavior.

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Tried & True Backyard Bird Gear

Product Reviews

Honest reviews of bird feeders, bird baths, birdhouses, and gear that actually works for attracting and enjoying backyard birds. Neighborly advice you can trust.

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Mark McKellar

Wildlife biologist Mark McKellar has spent over 40 years studying birds and sharing the quiet joy they bring.

This channel is where he passes along what he’s learned—about bird feeding, bird behavior, and the small wonders of wildlife we often overlook.

Mark also owns Backyard Bird Center in Kansas City, Missouri, where he helps folks turn their yards into havens for birds and beauty.

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