The sunny yellow-hued American goldfinch, which has a black forehead marking, can be seen all over the states. For a real ...

On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and ...

Not only do you get the benefit of having these cute animals visit more frequently, but you're also providing hummingbirds ...

Ready to learn about bird-watching for beginners? Grab binoculars and a field guide, connect with other birders, then go see ...

Sometimes I catch myself classifying birds into two categories: fancy and regular. Shame on me. This is a bad attitude, because all birds are gorgeous little creatures. But I fear, after all these ...

To attract a variety of birds to your yard, you'll want to offer seed recipes that appeal to a range of species. Here are ...

In the winter, when food from plants and insects is scarce, non-migratory birds are more reliant on bird feeders than in other seasons, especially when the ground is covered with snow. Keeping bird ...

Take a hike, sit on a beach or hang out in your own backyard to experience sights, sounds and smells of life and activity in the outdoors.

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

I find it sad to see live Christmas trees left curbside for the weekly garbage collection. Consider reusing your natural Christmas decorations by recycling Christmas tree branches (cut into 2- to ...

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species last year, from elegant birds to strange sea ...

Near Lubavitcher World Headquarters, 21-year-old Daniel Yeroshalmi keeps watch over the 20 hens in the Crown Heights ...