Robins are ground-foraging birds, so changing the way you feed them could attract more to your yard. Find out what type of ...

FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

Welcoming wildlife to the yard is one of the best bits of having a thriving garden full of plants and resources to support a wide range of animals. Of course, some of the most common sightings are ...

Many of us gardeners enjoy watching birds flitting about our beds and borders, especially in winter. When plants are dormant, birds keep the garden feeling lively; it’s always entertaining to see them ...

Choosing the right spot for bird feeders helps keep backyard birds safe from cats, window strikes, and other dangers. Experts recommend placing feeders either closer than 3 feet or farther than 30 ...

Ground-feeding birds, such as sparrows and towhees, naturally prefer to eat lower, while others, like woodpeckers, feed higher in trees. "About five to six feet minimum is recommended due to other ...

Birds love to eat a lot of things, and oats are one of them. Are oats good for them, though? Why do they like them? Here are ...

SEATTLE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As wildlife habitats shrink, more Americans are discovering the joy, wonder, and real environmental benefits of feeding and watching wild birds — right in their ...

By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and ...

If you don't see your feathered friends flocking to your feeder this winter, check the fat content in the food. In this case, ...

If you love watching birds, hanging a feeder is the easiest way to catch sight of them. But as much as we enjoy the antics of backyard birds, there are downsides to feeding our feathered friends in ...

After dozens of dead waterfowl were discovered near Patchogue this week and an Aquebogue duck farm was forced to euthanize about 99,000 ducks last month, Long Island experts and community members ...