Brooding clouds were dancing across the tops of the San Ysidro Mountains as an early spring storm swept eastward from the coast. As they have done for eons, the bouldery peaks were blocking the ...

SEATTLE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As wildlife habitats shrink, more Americans are discovering the joy, wonder, and real environmental benefits of feeding and watching wild birds — right in their ...

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 ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped bird feeder for his birthday. But by Christmas, she had become so obsessed with birds that ...

Feeding the birds that pass through your yard is a mutually beneficial practice. The best bird feeders provide your feathered friends a safe, secure spot to perch and eat; meanwhile, you get free ...

Whether you’re an avid birder who goes out every day during migration or you’re more of a backyard feeder-filler, smart bird feeders bring you closer to nature — and to the birds themselves through ...

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 ...

The sight of a sick or dead bird at a feeder doesn’t evoke the same delight as a visit from a healthy, chirping songbird. Seeing diseased birds is often a source of concern, confusion and even guilt ...