Participating in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count is easy, fun to do, and can be done anywhere you find birds.

Bird feeders don't just have to be store-bought cylinders or trays. You can provide your feathered friends a juicy treat ...

There are purple finches, goldfinches showing no yellow plumage and some nuthatches that hit and run off with each seed. Mourning doves seek ground fallout, although they occasionally try to land on ...

If you keep a list of birds seen in a calendar year, it’s a happy challenge to look at the blank slate that Jan. 1 brings.

While many birds fly south for the winter, there are a few species that like to hang around, and making them a natural feeder ...

The crippling snow and ice storm that swept through our region last weekend coupled with record freezing temperatures ...

As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of ...

Bird feeders can be a genuine help for songbirds, especially during cold snaps and snow cover when their natural food gets ...

Placing your bird bath in the right spot can reduce the chance of the water freezing. Choose a spot that gets as much sun as ...

Flock to the bird feeders or your favorite birding locations Feb. 13 to 16 for the Great Backyard bird count. Barbara Cole of ...

The reason comes down to survival. During an ice storm and prolonged cold, birds need extra energy to keep warm. Their bodies ...