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 ...

Feeding birds through winter is fun until you’re hosing seed shells off the porch and side-eying every squirrel in the county. You can absolutely keep a steady buffet out without turning your yard, ...

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, ...

These tiny, round birds are instantly recognizable with their black caps and bibs, white cheeks, gray backs, and warm buff ...

Indiangrass ( Sorghastrum nutans) is a prairie grass native to southeastern North America. "It provides cover year-round for ...

Experts reveal the best native plants to feed birds in winter, including shrubs and perennials that can provide valuable food ...

We all know that neighbor that takes bird feeding to Olympic games-level extremes. With tree limbs sagging under the weight of countless feeders and a back lawn that looks like it was ripped straight ...

If you’re looking for a splash of color against the stark winter landscape, feeding the birds is a good option. But there are some dos and don’ts you should know about, according to MI Birds, a ...

BRAINERD — Have you been stuck indoors on recent winter days? After all, an outdoor thermometer that read minus whatever is best viewed from the warm side of a window. You likely cranked up the ...

In winter’s cold grip, there’s a show going on outside with multiple “actors,” if you set the “stage.” Our avian neighbors will provide hours of entertainment and more importantly, education, at, ...

FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

Few birds represent Minnesota winters as perfectly as the black-capped chickadee. Small, round, and endlessly cheerful, this ...