Bird-feeding, if done properly, can help these birds survive. Black-capped chickadees, for example, have a much higher winter survival rate if they have easy access to food, such as sunflower seeds ...

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 ...

Is bread bad for birds? Experts explain why feeding birds bread can do more harm than good—and what to offer instead to keep your feathered friends healthy.

Winter creates a harsh reality for local wildlife. Natural food sources disappear under frost and snow, leaving our feathered ...

Gary Lee talks deep winter snow and struggling to keep up with the appetites of all the birds in his weekly column.

An American professor is studying the positive effects on humans of bird feeding after observing a family member’s strong attachment to the hobby. Ashley Dayer is an associate professor in the Fish ...

Wow. I purchased my first batch of bird feeding essentials in mid-October, and save for only a few dark-eyed juncos and the ...

The last week of December means the New Year will soon begin and with it thoughts of resolutions rolling around in our heads. For gardeners, probably the usual “I wills” - “will watch weeds more ...

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The advisory imposed earlier this summer sought to protect songbirds from an unknown ailment. It’s still not clear what was causing the bird deaths. This bird was found in the Washington, D.C. metro ...

Learn winter bird feeding tips for backyard birds from Wild Birds Unlimited in Fayetteville. Expert advice on food, water, ...