Discover why some birds flock together with other species during winter and learn how to spot mixed flock behavior for ...

When winter winds are frigid and I crave a taste of the outdoors, I find myself glued to the window watching my birdfeeders.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Hanging up a bird feeder allows you to observe birds flying in and out of your yard and eating. During the colder ...

Each year, as winter approaches, many bird species undertake an exhausting migration, sometimes hundreds or even thousands of miles long. Birds will fly south to find more temperate climates, which is ...

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 ...

When you step outside into the cold winter air, you may start shivering. Our bodies do this to keep us warm – our muscles tighten and loosen quickly, creating enough energy to give off heat. Humans ...

Dozens of birds love suet, especially woodpeckers. But backyard bird hosts face a confusing array of packaged suet combos. How to choose? In short, it's not by price. True suet is the fat that ...

As temperatures plummet to below zero across Michigan this week, backyard bird enthusiasts who enjoy watching and feeding their feathered visitors may wonder how, or if, they can withstand the harsh ...

Meet Wisconsin’s winter birds and learn how they survive cold and snow. Join Robert S. Ellarson as he explores Wisconsin’s winter birds and how they survive freezing temperatures. Learn about ...