Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. Many people make a point of putting food out in winter, when birds needs extra energy, and spring, when many species build nests and ...

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, ...

Feeding our wild birds is a pleasurable pursuit during long winter months, but before either purchasing a bird feeder or seed, you should know the species of birds you want to attract, the type of ...

Think bread is safe for birds? Discover why experts say this common food can actually harm wild birds—and what to feed them ...

If you want to attract more flying friends into your garden, you need to know what not to feed wild birds. It's a common misconception that you can give them food like bread or chips, but it turns out ...

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year—backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...

DEAR JOAN: Many of our friends and neighbors have bird feeders or scatter seeds for them. My question is why is it considered a good thing to feed the wild birds, put up birdhouses and owl boxes when ...

One day about 30 years ago, I got a contract to edit an academic paper that explained the history of avian botulism and avian cholera in the U.S. Having survived polio, I had become an avid student of ...