The City of Gatineau, Que., now has an official bird.The pileated woodpecker was among five candidates up for the title, ...

See photos of bird species with purple feathers. Purple colored bird species brighten up the skies and landscapes across ...

Natural habitats don’t exist on a single level. Trees, shrubs, and ground covers create layers that provide food, shelter, ...

As I write this column the sun is just coming up over Spread Eagle Mountain in Keene Valley. Astronomically speaking, it is just past summer solstice time, so sunrise comes early. I am bleary still ...

Soak cotton balls in an essential oil. Peppermint and lemon scents can repel birds, but you'll have to replace the cotton ...

Birds build nests out of whatever they find. Today, that includes trash.

Attract them to your yard with a hummingbird feeder that stores nectar, or plant flowers such as bee balm, hostas, petunias, ...

Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend ...

The Birds In Helping Hands founder said it's illegal to cut down most bird nests.

Lesser goldfinches feast on the seeds of weedy, invasive plants such as thistles and dandelions, which are abundant in the ...

Carroll County Times Bird-lovers help save cliff swallow nests from destruction at Eldersburg shopping center Subscribers are entitled to 10 gift sharing articles each month.

Phil Swanson says at first glance his yard may not look much like a bird oasis. But he’s been wildly successful in drawing ...