FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

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 ...

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

It was a gloomy Saturday in northern England, I was 12 years old, and, as was often the case, I was bored. Looking out of the kitchen window through the rain, I began to notice the birds coming to the ...

A few simple steps in your garden can make a big difference to help birds through cold weather... we asked expert birdwatcher ...

Giving bread to birds can negatively impact their health. “Bread doesn't make up a normal component of birds' diets. It's the ...

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year — backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid ...

DEAR JOAN: Many of our friends and neighbors have bird feeders or scatter seeds for them. My question is why is it considered a good thing to feed the wild birds, put up birdhouses and owl boxes when ...

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 ...

The beginning of COVID-19 lockdowns forced many to seek safer ways to connect with nature, and new research shows that bird-feeding around the world dramatically increased. But is it actually okay to ...

Experts reveal the best native plants to feed birds in winter, including shrubs and perennials that can provide valuable food ...

Experts explain how it can do more harm than good. Feeding birds—whether at the park, by a pond, or in your own backyard—is a popular way to connect with these beautiful creatures. Hand-feeding wild ...