Learn which materials are safe for birds building nests, and which can be harmful. Many people love to support their backyard birds with food and water, but they don’t always realize they can also ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

It’s winter, and there is a wealth of vacant real estate just waiting to be explored. Not the brick-and-mortar sort, but the twig, ...

Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep the birds coming back for ...

Birds use a wonderful variety of materials and techniques to create their nests. Some nests are small and tidy, like grass baskets lined with cozy feathers. Others are large and messily blobbed with ...

Attention wildlife fans: Bird feeders are killing songbirds, due to a vicious salmonellosis outbreak this winter. Wildlife officials in multiple Western states issued warnings earlier this year that ...

A bird house is a common way to attract birds to your yard, but not every species favor these enclosed spaces. Some birds ...

Its hard to imagine our yards and gardens without the beautiful sounds of songbirds. But birds are not just a delightful byproduct of tending a garden; rather, they play important roles in maintaining ...

Even a small balcony can be a haven for birds if planted appropriately. Birds easily get attracted to those areas that offer them food, shelter, and some sort of safety. Some plants offer nectar, ...