For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the ...

Fall brings crisp air and colorful leaves, making it a great time to watch birds flock to your garden. With a few thoughtful changes, you can turn your yard into a cozy stopover for feathered friends ...

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control. Birds are more than just pretty visitors. They help ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. mourning dove perched on a tree branch - Hayleigh Haid/Getty Images Mourning doves have a unique mix of brown and gray colors with ...

Birds like chickadees will help out with insect control in the garden even in winter. Provide a bird bath or water feature for them to drink at, and use a heater to keep the water from freezing.

The garden is the best place to start appreciating birds, advises ornithologist Rouse in her vibrant debut. She highlights the many ways an average gardener can attract robust birdlife to a space of ...

If attracting birds to your landscape is an important part of your gardening activities, this is an exciting time in most neighborhoods. Leaves are starting to fall from some deciduous species of ...

Keeping birds visiting your garden throughout the winter is easier than you might think, especially if you provide food, water and shelter. In colder months, natural food sources are often buried ...

If you want to attract bird species to your landscape, now is a good time to launch a bird watering and feeding program, in addition to providing cover, food plants and bloom sources. If you planted ...

Birds need our help to find food during the winter, but this can also attract rats to your garden - here's how to keep birds ...

Robins struggle to find food during winter months, but offering the right foods like mealworms, sunflower hearts and suet can help keep them healthy and make your garden a popular spot for them ...

There are simple things we can all do to encourage more native wildlife to our gardens, backyards, balconies and shared ...