Birds prefer to feed in areas with some coverage, allowing them to quickly escape to nearby trees or bushes if needed. Placing your feeder near trees or shrubbery increases their protection from ...

With nearly two months left of winter the birds could use your help to make it to spring! February 3rd is National Feed the Birds Day! Chicago Ornithological Society president Edward Warden joins ...

I’ve been living in my house on the hill — above the meadow — for almost 20 years and ever since the day that I moved in I have been feeding the birds. It started small, as these things tend to do, ...

Bird migration: Swarms of birds will fly over the US soon. Explore BirdCast's new migration tool to help you prepare. Bird feeders mostly benefit humans Despite compelling evidence that feeding ...

As it turns out, birds have far fewer taste buds compared to humans, and bird taste buds don’t process capsaicin the same way. They don’t feel the burn!

There are birds that live here year-round, and in the fall, they like to eat a lot to store fat for winter survival. There are also migratory birds that might need to make a pit stop in your yard ...

You will find all kinds of bird feed combinations on the market. They may include black oil sunflower, striped sunflower, hulled sunflower, millet, milo, corn, peanuts, safflower and various fruits.

If you love watching or feeding the birds in your neighborhood, the four-day Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is for you! It’s a fun way to learn about the birds in your neck of the woods.

News Environment Wildlife Window: Feed the birds, but hold the salt and pepper By Kevin J. Cook PUBLISHED: January 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM MST ...