These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

I hear a lot of questions about attracting birds in winter. Can I still feed hummingbirds? What birds are here now? What foods should I offer? Can I keep my feeders up when it rains? Are birds getting ...

Water is the most important thing you can give birds in winter. This is being written at noon on Jan. 2, outdoor temp -8°F. Water, at least in our western suburban neighborhood, has to be next to ...

Autumn is a stressful time for birds as they prepare for winter. Whether they’re hunkering down for frigid weather or migrating to a warmer climate, fueling up is a top priority. Perhaps birds could ...

If you’re looking for a splash of color against the stark winter landscape, feeding the birds is a good option. But there are some dos and don’ts you should know about, according to MI Birds, a ...

This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and insects attract birds. If you are new to the area, here are some tips by Dan and Barbara Gleason, owners of ...

BRAINERD — Have you been stuck indoors on recent winter days? After all, an outdoor thermometer that read minus whatever is best viewed from the warm side of a window. You likely cranked up the ...

My family went in search of a Christmas tree last weekend — not just any tree, the perfect tree. We bought a permit and drove into the Pike National Forest on a chilly Sunday morning. While part of ...

Nestled deep in the snow, a white-feathered bird rests camouflaged and warm. Hidden from predators — such as coyotes, foxes and weasels — and foiling the efforts of the best birdwatchers to find them, ...

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 ...