It's peak feeding season. Birds can — and will — eat whatever they can get, so it's up to us to make sure we don't offer them ...

During the cold winter months, we can enjoy bird watching from the comfort of our homes by having a bird feeder outdoors and ...

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 ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures requires care, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Birds come back if they feel protected, so place feeders near shrubs but not inside them. After finally getting my dream backyard setup, I reached out to Tru Hubbard, urban wildlife education ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Feeding the birds is something I have always done. My parents fed the birds, and their parents fed them, too. It's pleasant seeing different birds ...

Experts have warned it’s a major winter bird-feeding ...

Studies show that spending time around birds and hearing birdsong can lower stress, ease anxiety and even help with depression symptoms. That's why having a bird feeder in your outdoor space can be a ...

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