Attracting birds is fun and educational. There’s no easier way to become more aware of the diversity of birds that surrounds us than to put out a backyard feeder and simply glance at it from time to ...

Many Long Islanders enjoy birdwatching from the comfort of their homes, but if you provide a bird feeder to attract them, you must understand how to safely do so. It’s important to remember that the ...

Living in a drought-prone area doesn't mean you can't create a hummingbird oasis. This hardy plant thrives in desert climes ...

Local birds and your backyard landscaping are closely connected: Birds help your yard by controlling insect populations and pollinating plants, and, in turn, it provides them with their favorite foods ...

Pink and red echinacea in garden. - Imagine Saturations/Getty Images Coneflowers (Echinacea) are perennials that offer weeks of color from early summer through early autumn. But they have benefits ...

Make your yard a haven for birds. It's nothing short of pure magic when your yard becomes filled with flocks of feathered friends. With their colorful feathers and melodic songs, birds bring beauty ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – With the advent of spring and warmer weather the air is filled with sounds of insects and birds. Some people put out feeders with suet, nuts, seeds and fruit to attract birds, ...

Have you recently developed an interest in birdwatching? Or maybe you just like having many kinds of beautiful birds visit your back yard? South Carolina is home to a wealth of interesting wildlife, ...

For bird enthusiasts, spring is a welcome time of year when backyards everywhere begin to come alive with the robust songs and sights of colorful migratory birds. Making their way back from winter ...

Bluebirds, year-round residents here, rank as one of our most coveted yard birds. As family-minded birds, they melt my heart. They're monogamous, mating for life. He’s devoted to her, showing her ...