Birds instinctively know where to find shelter, but we can help them survive a tough winter, writes Hans Kunze.
Cold weather changes everything for backyard birds. Smart winter feeding habits can help them conserve energy, stay healthy, ...
Winter can be a tricky time for birds, as food can be scarce. One of the best ways to support birds at this time of year is to have plants they can visit to feed on berries and seeds. You can plant ...
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, ...
The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...
In the winter, especially when snow blankets the ground, it's challenging for non-migratory birds to find food. Hanging bird feeders and suet cakes out in your garden is one way to help out birds that ...
When temperatures drop and food becomes scarce, it can be difficult for birds to receive adequate nutrition. To ensure they stay healthy during winter, many birds rely on berry and seed-producing ...
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Surprisingly, there are many familiar birds that stay in our area for the winter, including the northern cardinal, blue jay, black-capped chickadee, Carolina ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Barney Wood’s latest segment of ‘Out and About with Barney’ takes viewers to Wild Birds Unlimited in Bloomington, Indiana, to explore how to keep birds happy and healthy during ...
Winter in Maine may be long, dark and cold, but it is also one of the most rewarding seasons for birdwatching. Across the state, from coastal towns like Portland and Boothbay to interior communities ...
On winter nights, when temperatures fall far below freezing, small birds remain perched in open places that seem hostile to life. By morning, they are still there. Their survival is not dramatic and ...