Bird-feeding, if done properly, can help these birds survive. Black-capped chickadees, for example, have a much higher winter ...

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 ...

Is bread bad for birds? Experts explain why feeding birds bread can do more harm than good—and what to offer instead to keep your feathered friends healthy.

After any snowfall, wild sources of food may also be hidden. "Putting up a bird feeder is important in winter if natural food ...

Wow. I purchased my first batch of bird feeding essentials in mid-October, and save for only a few dark-eyed juncos and the ...

Winter creates a harsh reality for local wildlife. Natural food sources disappear under frost and snow, leaving our feathered ...

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 ...

Gary Lee talks deep winter snow and struggling to keep up with the appetites of all the birds in his weekly column.

The advisory imposed earlier this summer sought to protect songbirds from an unknown ailment. It’s still not clear what was causing the bird deaths. This bird was found in the Washington, D.C. metro ...

The last week of December means the New Year will soon begin and with it thoughts of resolutions rolling around in our heads. For gardeners, probably the usual “I wills” - “will watch weeds more ...

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Feeding birds feels like one of the most harmless, feel-good things you can do. Chucking out a bit of bread, […] ...