Cardinals in your yard during winter is a glorious sight. If you don't want to deal with a frozen birdbath, consider this ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unlike other birds you might find in your backyard exclusively during nesting season, cardinals will likely come by year-round because they do ...

Few sights are more striking than seeing a vibrant red cardinal streaking across your backyard on a backdrop of white snow. If you’re wondering where your favorite fanciful scarlet bird has been ...

Not all birds fly south for the winter. Surprisingly, there are many familiar birds that stay in our area for the winter, including the northern cardinal, blue jay, black-capped chickadee, Carolina ...

Q: I was hearing cardinals starting to sing their springtime song in January. Why do they start so early, since they don’t begin nesting until late spring? A: It takes a lot of time and energy to ...

Meet Wisconsin’s winter birds and learn how they survive cold and snow. Join Robert S. Ellarson as he explores Wisconsin’s winter birds and how they survive freezing temperatures. Learn about ...

As temperatures plummet to below zero across Michigan this week, backyard bird enthusiasts who enjoy watching and feeding their feathered visitors may wonder how, or if, they can withstand the harsh ...

Q: I would really like to see a screech owl, but I never have. What’s the best way to locate one of these owls? A: These small owls are described as “common” but are notoriously challenging to spot ...

My first Christmas Bird Count was in 1939. I recall that December morning as if it were yesterday. One of Rochester’s finest field ornithologists, Howard Miller, allowed me, a preteen birder, to join ...