The white-breasted nuthatch is often observed walking and probing head-down on the trunks of large conifers in mature wooded areas. The first impression is a small bird with a very white head and ...

We’re “Seasonally Savvy,” and that means giving our birds the nutrition they require at various times of the year. With nights becoming longer and temperatures becoming colder, a diet high in fat is ...

Often mating for life, pairs of cardinals can frequently be seen together at bird feeders, munching on seed. Provide a feeder with space for the birds to perch, and fill it with seeds, dried fruit, ...

My first week of vacation was busier than a regular week of work. My school year stretched into late June. Then I had several social engagements that I had to attend to during the rest of the month.

The closest year-round populations of Mexican jays are in the Gila, where extreme drought and wildfires have decimated the ...

It makes perfect sense that the Downy Woodpecker, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Red-Bellied Woodpecker in this video are loving the suet bits from this feeder. They’re looking for high-fat foods this ...

On a recent walk in the Maine woods, I heard a red-breasted nuthatch calling softly to itself. It was 6 feet above me in a large white pine, climbing down the tree headfirst. Looking through my ...