Before delving into the high-tech world of bird feeders, it’s worth reflecting on the traditional bird feeder. For centuries, people have hung feeders in their backyards to attract local wildlife. The ...

Birdwatching.com claims that birding is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in the U.S. They cite a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that says 51.3 million Americans report that they are ...

April is in full swing and there is much action among the birds, trees, and flowers taking place right now. It’s a wonderful ...

I have become interested in bird watching and would like to attract more birds to my garden and would appreciate some guidance on how to do so. — Jeremy Atkinson, Barrington Thanks for the question, ...

The weather has been absolutely fantastic in September. After enduring a very hot, humid, and droughty summer, our redemption seems to have arrived. These September days are when a major shift in bird ...

Cedar waxwings certainly know how to pull off a smoky-eye look. With their elegant coloring in general, their “eye makeup” is only one component of their beauty. They aren’t the only birds to feature ...

Just as orchids receive recognition as icons of beauty in the plant world, hummingbirds likewise possess status as icons of beauty in the bird world. Seeing some hummingbirds recently embedded this ...

LUNENBURG — Bird feathers are among nature’s most extraordinary creations — engineered for flight, designed for survival and often dazzling in beauty. Acclaimed birding author Heather Wolf will take ...

September marks a major transition in bird populations as many species migrate south. Bird activity at feeders may decrease as natural food sources like seeds and berries become abundant. Keep ...