Backyard chickens have shifted from novelty to normal, but the disease pressure around them has shifted too. With highly ...

That’s part of why bird feeders have become more than just outdoor accessories. Today’s bird lovers are looking for ways to ...

Want to see a wider variety of birds in your backyard? Choosing the right food is key, since some, like one particular seed, ...

About 7 a.m. every morning there is a flurry with the arrival of a flock of about 15 junco in our backyard. As the day ...

Feeding wild birds can be a popular and rewarding hobby. Such a hobby facilitates a connection with nature and helps to ...

In the winter, when food from plants and insects is scarce, non-migratory birds are more reliant on bird feeders than in ...

For many people, spotting a bright red cardinal in the yard or in the neighborhood feels like more than a coincidence. The bird’s striking color and calm presence are often seen as symbols of love, ...

Backyard birding can be a wonderful winter pastime, but it’s important to do it safely — for your sake and the birds’.

SEQUIM — A quartet of presenters will look to help locals learn more about improving their yards’ flora for native birds at “Native Plants for Better Backyard Birding,” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Carolina Wrens are increasingly spending the winter farther north, according to data collected by the Great Backyard Bird Count. Let’s be honest, mid-February is an absolutely lousy time to ask people ...

Experts recommend keeping feeders away from shrubs, dense vegetation and other potential sources of predator cover. As for native raptors that dine on songbirds, homeowners should not be overly ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Dallas County, Iowa, state officials confirm ...