Woodpeckers help keep garden pests in check, enrich the soil as they forage, and are easy to attract, as all you need is the ...

Woodpeckers are fascinating birds that not only are great to watch, but they can also be very helpful for gardeners as they eat a variety of insects that tend to harm plants ...

Encouraging woodpeckers to visit your garden offers a straightforward method of maintaining plant health without resorting to ...

Pileated woodpeckers are the largest of the common woodpeckers found in most of North America. These crow-sized birds present a memorable sight with their zebra-striped heads and necks, long bills, ...

As spring progresses, you may hear that ever-familiar sound: peck, peck, peck. While fun for bird watchers, woodpeckers can quickly become a nuisance when their beak’s target is the side of your home.

Ever wonder why woodpeckers peck? Or if the holes the birds chisel cause any real harm? To be honest, I had never thought much about woodpeckers until asked these questions. Although the answers on ...

As the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, many nature enthusiasts are preparing to participate in the world's ...

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- Some woodpeckers on Long Island are creating quite a nuisance. The sounds echoing from Garden City trees have made a good night's sleep a thing of the past this spring ...

Throughout the year, Wisconsin's several species of native woodpeckers put on quite a show in backyards, parks and natural areas. Provide these birds with food throughout the winter season, and it's ...

Woodpeckers are natural pest controllers that feed on insects which can harm trees, lawns and flowerbeds, making them valuable visitors to your garden ...