As much as we love watching backyard birds, putting out feeders and birdbaths can create an unhealthy situation. Birds are susceptible to diseases, infections, and food poisoning just like we are.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you parked your car under a very active tree and it's now covered in bird droppings or a stray pigeon, robin or blue jay ...

Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease. Backyard birds may look and sound beautiful, but they aren't just ...

Q: I recently had a flagstone patio installed in my backyard. I love the patio, but I also love having my bird feeder, so the flagstones are covered with bird poop. I routinely take down the feeder at ...

Spring is almost here, and if you're excited for your fine feathered friends to visit your home for a meal, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recommends making sure you clean your ...

Birds get sick as a normal part of the living process. When they get sick and die out of sight, we can remain blissfully oblivious to this reality. But when a sick bird huddles on a bird feeder and ...

It’s officially spring, and songbirds will soon be flocking to feeders in Indiana. Blue jays, grackles and red-winged blackbirds are some of the most common backyard birds in March and will congregate ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding state residents that sanitizing your bird feeder ...