In the winter, when food from plants and insects is scarce, non-migratory birds are more reliant on bird feeders than in other seasons, especially when the ground is covered with snow. Keeping bird ...

Just because the plants in your garden are slowing down in fall, it doesn't mean it's time to retreat indoors, shut the door, and neglect garden wildlife until spring. That's why I've been searching ...

Keep feeders up in winter to help birds find food when natural sources are scarce. Offer high-fat seeds and suet, and clean feeders monthly to prevent disease. Remove feeders in spring or if pests or ...

Keep your backyard birds safe and healthy year-round with these expert tips. Keeping bird feeders up all winter helps birds survive cold months and lets you enjoy watching them year-round. Fill ...

My favorite bird feeder these days is – drum roll, please – a peanut feeder. It couldn’t be simpler. The feeder is a wire-mesh cylinder, encased by plastic on each end. You fill the cylinder with ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A blanket of snow may look beautiful, but for our feathered friends, it means fewer food options. With snow still covering the ground, finding food is a challenge for birds in ...

Hanging up a bird feeder allows you to observe birds flying in and out of your yard and eating. During the colder months, bird feeders become more essential since there is less food available in the ...

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 ...

A sixth century monk, St. Serf of Fife, tamed a robin by feeding it — the first recorded incidence of wild bird feeding. People have long shared edible tidbits with birds, but it wasn’t until the ...

Q: Just saw [at] 10 a.m. at my feeder a new bird — sparrow/junco-sized; light gray body, darker gray wings, a pink, not red cap and a straight pointy beak. I looked online and in my field guide, but ...

Bird feeder activity may be low in October as many birds have migrated and natural food sources are abundant. Year-round birds are currently finding plenty of food like seeds, berries, and insects in ...