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

Bird-feeding, if done properly, can help these birds survive. Black-capped chickadees, for example, have a much higher winter survival rate if they have easy access to food, such as sunflower seeds ...

Have you ever watched a pair of sparrows hopping around your feeder in midsummer and wondered whether the setup should even stay up that long? Bird feeders have a way of turning a regular backyard ...

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

Over in the bird seed aisle, however, it’s mostly business as usual, as bird feeding is often a year-round activity, though the onset of winter weather is an annual starting point for some of the ...

Feeding birds through winter is fun until you’re hosing seed shells off the porch and side-eying every squirrel in the county. You can absolutely keep a steady buffet out without turning your yard, ...

Your yard is just one stop in a complex daily routine of feeding, drinking, napping, bathing and avoiding predators that may ...

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year — backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, the New York State Department of Environmental ...

It couldn’t be simpler. The feeder is a wire-mesh cylinder, encased by plastic. You fill the cylinder with unshelled peanuts ...

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.

An expert has shared a simple kitchen ingredient that can help deter squirrels and rats from stealing bird food without ...