At 82, my father's unexpected answer revealed why he'd been watching that bird feeder so intently—and why I immediately canceled three meetings and booked a flight to Italy.

If you want a unique bird feeder for your yard, all it takes is a trip to the thrift store. You can use vintage plates to ...

Experts explain alarming viral sightings of ‘zombie squirrels’ with unusual growths and why the public is being urged to keep ...

The last two or three weeks of really cold weather and snow cover have limited my treks into my usual haunts in the Times News area. Add into that the fact that my favorite areas to find waterfowl, ...

Insect-eating birds, such as wrens, bluebirds, bushtits, and warblers, can be tremendously helpful for ridding your garden of ...

Plus, local yards reveal snowdrops blooming and wildlife activity increasing as temperatures rise temporarily after weeks of ...

Experts explain the safest place to hang bird feeders and share simple tips to help prevent injuries and keep backyard birds ...

Winter is winding down. Spring is gaining steam. Daylight is more than an hour longer than it was a month ago. And deer are ...

The birds are screeching and flapping around the bird feeders this morning. It has been cold enough that little has melted, ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are set to return to Alabama next week. The tiny birds migrated south last fall, spending the ...

Choosing the right bird feeder can help limit mold growth, keeping seed drier and birds healthier through better material choices and thoughtful design.