you might be surprised to see birds happily eating seeds well into the winter months. After all, most people learn in school that birds fly south for the winter. Thankfully, some birds appear to ...

Birds increase their body weight in late summer and fall to prepare for winter. They also trap pockets of air around their bodies using their feathers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports.

When the temperature suddenly shifts or a storm blows in, full feeders, safe shelters, and plentiful water will make your yard a nourishing refuge. In much of North America, winter can be a ...

As winter roller-coasters on, bird watchers have a half-dozen super ... citizens can post counts on the Merlin or eBird apps or online via desktop. Visit the website birdcount.org for ...

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., ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures ...

Sometimes bigger is better. Three big birds here now, two to stay the winter, surely guarantee big birding pleasure. After all, birds standing four feet tall (or even a foot tall) and weighing ten ...

If you’re looking for a splash of color against the stark winter landscape, feeding the birds is a good option. But there are some dos and don’ts you should know about, according to MI Birds ...

Keeping bird feeders topped up all winter is a great way of doing your bit for your garden's eco-system. But birds will be seeking extra nutrition as temperatures drop in order to survive.

Though robins are known to migrate south to warmer temperatures when winter is coming, not all do. And the bird is distributed throughout North America, even into Alaska, Winger said. "Robins are ...

By providing birds with seed, water, and shelter, you may be making a significant difference in their survival and well-being during this often challenging season. Winter robs many birds of their ...