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 ...

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Eventually, like an experienced safe cracker with a drill, they make their move, pecking into the side of this wooden birdfeeder to liberate the delicious-looking peanuts they so desire. But make no ...

Birding experts share why birds are avoiding your yard and how to entice them to come back with some simple changes.

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 pest insects. The best way to help these birds is to refrain from spraying ...

Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're important food sources for bumblebees, house finches, hover flies, numerous colorful ...

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