Overall populations of evening grosbeaks are down, but the Northeast is experiencing a rise. Conservationists want to know ...

When it comes to attracting birds to your backyard, a large part of the process is choosing what to feed the birds. It’s best to provide birdseed sold specifically for wild birds.

Birds love to eat a lot of things, and oats are one of them. Are oats good for them, though? Why do they like them? Here are ...

HOAs taking aim at bird feeders is unfortunately not a new concept, with many justifying the ban as a way to keep properties ...

A new study by the team of Ashley Dayer, a Virginia Tech professor, explores how to make Project FeederWatch, one of North ...

In our complete guide to bird lifecycles, we lead you from nesting and hatching all the way back to the mating season.

They know their time is fleeting, and yet they have one mission: to provide for their next generations. While they consume the nutritious nectar our wild and native plants provide, they are collecting ...

Nestled in the Ramapo Mountains like a well-kept secret, this botanical haven feels worlds away from the Garden State Parkway traffic and the hustle of everyday New Jersey life.

Q: I’m happy that the juncos are back, and want to put out foods they like. What do you recommend? A: You could attract dark-eyed juncos in a couple different ways. One would be to plant native plants ...

You can attract birds to your yard by providing food, water, and shelter. Use separate feeders for different seeds to reduce waste and competition among birds. A birdbath should have a gradual slope, ...

It’s that time of year: FeederWatch is returning, the annual seasonal bird count from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. The survey begins on Nov. 1 and runs through April, a widespread ...

Winter offers some of the best opportunities to observe birds. During the colder months, many species are actively searching for food and sheltered places to roost. With the trees bare of leaves, they ...