The food sources available to the birds can be limited in most areas. Here are some suggestions for plants and seeds you can ...

Do you love the sound of cheerful chirping songbirds in the morning? Do you enjoy backyard bird watching? These are good reasons to create bird-friendly yards. If you want to encourage birds in your ...

Cooler temperatures don't have to mean giving up seeing birds in your yard. This shrub gives birds the food and shelter ...

A good-quality seed mix brings variety and life to your garden. Choose blends with millet, sunflower hearts and cracked corn ...

Wondering if you should leave your bird feeder up this winter? Experts say yes—if you can keep it clean and consistent, your ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures requires care, ...

While some birds migrate, many stick around in the same place for all four seasons. To make your yard bird-friendly over the ...

Another top choice for the winter months is a covered bird feeder table like the Maypole Adjustable Bird Table. With a covered roof it adds some protection from the elements, but open sides could make ...

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass., household as ...

The gardening expert has shared some tips on the best ways to feed birds, which becomes so much more important during the ...

When the wind howls and the temperature plummets, it's easy to look out a window as birds huddle in a bush or on a wire and wonder if they need some help to make it through the winter. While many of ...

As temperatures plummet to below zero across Michigan this week, backyard bird enthusiasts who enjoy watching and feeding their feathered visitors may wonder how, or if, they can withstand the harsh ...