From colorful painted buntings to majestic pileated woodpeckers, discover the diverse bird species making appearances in backyards this season.

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Bird watching is something of a national pastime. Ninety-six million Americans are birding these days, but 91 million of them are doing so from home, according to a 2022 U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey.

I’m seeing a ton of smart bird feeders again this year at CES — and I’m inexplicably drawn to them. Perhaps because the idea of birds nibbling on seeds and flying away represents a natural purity and ...

Providing food for birds offers a fulfilling method to assist local wildlife whilst enjoying frequent garden visitors, yet numerous individuals are reluctant to offer food as it may draw unwelcome ...

Historically, black bears hibernated through winter due to the lack of available food. Now they have a buffet of options. Amherst resident Josh Rose thinks he is smarter than your average bear. After ...

A backyard battle in the United States took an unexpected turn when a newly 'squirrel-proof' bird feeder was put to the test. The moment, captured on December 19 in Virginia, showed just how ...

Our bird population in southwest Ohio is very diverse. We have many species that live here year-round. We also have migratory species. These are the species that head south for the winter. The food ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...

Bird Buddy is a company known for its camera-equipped bird feeder, a product that started out on Kickstarter. Since debuting the original bird feeder in 2021, Bird Buddy has expanded its product ...