While North American bird populations decline dramatically, paradoxically, the number of people watching them has increased.

It's always a delight when cardinals pass by our homes. To encourage these feathered friends to nest in your yard, follow these helpful tips.

The ever-repeating cycles of nature have once again shifted gears. Gone are the warm, green, flower filled days of summer, replaced by the cold air, grays and browns of dormant or dead vegetation, ...

I was thinking about hall monitors the other day. And crossing guards. And dinosaurs. Kidding about the dinosaurs but ...

This beautiful snowy owl was one of two seen in the annual Mindemoya Christmas Bird Count. Lynn Thompson MINDEMOYA—2024 marked the 51st anniversary of the Mindemoya Christmas bird count held December ...

Common bird feeder mistakes include feeding birds for the wrong reasons, not getting quality seed, not being consistent, prioritizing looks over function, getting discouraged when squirrels get ...

Although bird flu numbers aren’t as high in the Shenandoah Valley, experts at the Wildlife Center of Virginia recommend ...

but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now supply seed mixes labelled as ‘no grow’ or ‘no mess’. ...

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has reported on pandemics since 2009 and is the ...

Who is Billie Eilish's 'Birds of a Feather' about? The stunning track is Billie's first proper love song. Now, 'Birds of a Feather' is here and it's Billie's most romantic song yet. What are ...