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 ...

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Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass., household as ...

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 ...

For many regions, winter feels like a time of dormancy. Trees are bare, mammals are hibernating, people are bed-rotting. While migratory birds do fly south for the winter, many seed- and insect-eating ...

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 ...

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 ...