Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits ...

If you want more hummingbirds to come to your garden, maybe stop believing this common hummingbird myth and start planting ...

A hummingbird’s heart beats over 1,200 times per minute, while the great egret hunts with precision unmatched in shallow ...

Nature gives us one incredible surprise after another. If you're a bird lover and have been admiring bluebirds, jays, or barn ...

A good-quality seed mix brings variety and life to your garden. Choose blends with millet, sunflower hearts and cracked corn — and avoid cheap fillers like wheat, which most small birds leave behind.

You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a bat?” And ...

There are over 350 species of hummingbirds, but only a little over a dozen visit or stay the U.S. Learning the different ...

William Logan on recently published poetry by Rosanna Warren, Moya Cannon, John Koethe, Rebecca Watts, Henri Cole & Wendy ...

As autumn gives way to the winter, you may ask yourself, where do animals go once the cold has set in? It’s a simple enough ...

In a world of predictable big-box stores and sterile shopping experiences, there exists a retail wonderland where bargain hunters and treasure seekers converge in a glorious celebration of the ...

We moved into our house in 2012. One of the features that drew us to this particular house was the park-like backyard. It’s a ...

There’s nothing quite like the simple joy of watching colorful birds flock to your backyard feeder. But then, a familiar foe ...