Winter can bring numerous bird visitors into your yard, but if you don't see the quintessential winter bird, the cardinal, you may have made a big mistake with placing your bird feeder. A feeder left ...

Keep feeders up in winter to help birds find food when natural sources are scarce. Offer high-fat seeds and suet, and clean feeders monthly to prevent disease. Remove feeders in spring or if pests or ...

Backyard feeders can feel simple, yet birds read them like a daily contract. Cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, and juncos often stay through winter, while migrants flow in and out across spring and ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A blanket of snow may look beautiful, but for our feathered friends, it means fewer food options. With snow still covering the ground, finding food is a challenge for birds in ...

For many regions, winter feels like a time of dormancy. Trees are bare, mammals are hibernating, people are bed-rotting. While migratory birds do fly south for the winter, many seed- and insect-eating ...

A northern cardinal feeds at a backyard feeder in the snow, taking advantage of supplemental food during winter. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne By Thanksgiving, I figured my local bears were done ...

The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...

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, a ...

If you've been looking forward to watching the birds this winter, it would sure be disheartening if your feeder was devoid of your feathered friends. But don't fret. Early in the season, birds may not ...

If you are tired of watching squirrels eat all the food you left for the birds, try this simple DIY project that will make ...