Looking at our backyard bird feeding station on a sunny Saturday afternoon, there was not a bird in sight. What’s going on? It didn’t take me long to spot the issue. A sharp-shinned hawk was perched ...

CANFIELD — Several years ago, I relocated our bird feeders from the backyard to the pergola over our deck. Yes, it is messy requiring a thorough spring cleanup, but there are also two advantages. One: ...

From colorful painted buntings to majestic pileated woodpeckers, discover the diverse bird species making appearances in backyards this season.

There are few cheerier sights than that of lively, colorful birds visiting backyard feeders. That is, until your gaze moves to the brown patch below. However, by planting around it with these bird ...

With all the cold weather that we have had, birds are congregating at bird feeders in large numbers to feed. Unfortunately, such a collection of birds also brings predators to backyards. We have a ...

Wild birds maintain a primarily natural diet, making supplemental feeding unnecessary year-round. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service identifies multiple specific risks that make bird feeders dangerous ...

Something Wild co-host Dave Anderson of the Forest Society has been enjoying his birdfeeders and considering the benefits. “Every morning, just before sunrise, I wait with steaming cup of coffee in ...