Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. Many people make a point of putting food out in winter, when birds needs extra energy, and spring, when many species build nests and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/ VAWiley If you want to attract more flying friends into your garden, you ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures requires care, ...

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year—backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...

Are you one of the 59 million people who feed birds in the United States? If yes, you are involved in the second-most popular hobby after gardening. Feeding wild birds has been an American tradition ...

As spring arrives in our yards, so do many wonderful birds who migrated for winter or simply stayed hidden from the cold weather. It's around this time you may be wondering what is best to feed them?

KENNESAW, Ga., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's common to wonder about the contents of favorite packaged foods, only to read the ingredient list and still be unclear about what's inside. In some ...

DEAR JOAN: Many of our friends and neighbors have bird feeders or scatter seeds for them. My question is why is it considered a good thing to feed the wild birds, put up birdhouses and owl boxes when ...

Experts explain how it can do more harm than good. Feeding birds—whether at the park, by a pond, or in your own backyard—is a popular way to connect with these beautiful creatures. Hand-feeding wild ...

If you want to attract more flying friends into your garden, you need to know what not to feed wild birds. It's a common misconception that you can give them food like bread or chips, but it turns out ...