Phil Swanson says at first glance his yard may not look much like a bird oasis. But he’s been wildly successful in drawing ...

Attract birds, bees, and other wildlife to your yard by planting this low-maintenance herb and develop a garden ecosystem ...

There is something undeniably joyful about watching birds flit between shrubs in the landscape or perch on seed heads in a ...

Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. One of our favorite activities was watching the birds that would come ...

The increasingly popular gadgets, which take photos of avian visitors, are turning at-home birding into a shared experience.

Ten common bird species can be found year-round in the Wilmington area. Each bird has unique characteristics, such as the Blue Jay's mimicry or the Northern Cardinal's singing ability. The article ...

I get excited watching the birds and the bees as they come to feed and drink in my yard. It’s a joy and privilege to see them go about their daily lives. And I know I get a fair few more ...

It’s a popular time of year to supplement their food with backyard bird feeders. However, highly pathogenic avian influenza–or bird flu –is still spreading among some bird species.

Participants in the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count recorded 8,131 species of birds and submitted about 325,000 checklists, both records in the event.

Experts say it's generally safe to use bird feeders this spring despite the prevalence of avian influenza, particularly if feeders are kept clean and users don't have backyard poultry. If unusual ...

HARDIN COUNTY, Iowa — A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected Thursday in a mixed species backyard flock in Hardin County, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and ...

I was hosing bird droppings—a staggeringly copious amount of them—off my front stoop when I saw one author of the mess parked on a powerline above my house. In rapid succession, pitch-perfect ...