Gardening isn’t only about cultivating plants—it’s also about creating life. A truly thriving garden welcomes movement, song, and interaction. And few things bring more vitality to a backyard than ...

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 ...

We all know that neighbor who takes bird feeding to Olympic games-level extremes. With tree limbs sagging under the weight of ...

Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds.

Winter is prime bird-feeding season. As natural food for backyard birds grows scarcer, many people come to the rescue by leaving out a few tempting treats. Because birds can — and will — eat whatever ...

One of the great joys of having a garden is to get winged visitors dropping by. Birds are not only pleasant company, but also ...

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, ...

The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...

The beginning of COVID-19 lockdowns forced many to seek safer ways to connect with nature, and new research shows that bird-feeding around the world dramatically increased. But is it actually okay to ...