FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

Each February, people around the world spend four days observing birds and submitting their sightings as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. These small acts of community observation help ...

January is an interesting month in North Florida if you are into gardening and nature. The temperatures fluctuate wildly, yet all my azaleas are in full bloom along with the camellias. It’s as though ...

Turning your backyard into a haven for birds is one of the most rewarding experiences for any garden lover. The splash of color from a cardinal, the cheerful song of a robin, and the acrobatic feats ...

From DIY upcycled birdhouses to strategic placement and habitat enhancements, creating a bird-friendly yard is a mix of creativity and ecology. The right design, timing, and environment can transform ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Writer Amy Tan scours her yard in Sausalito, California for birds. Her recently published book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, ...

Chances are you've stumbled across a delicate little nest in a less-than-ideal location around your house. That little feathered family likely chose its residence near your home for stable food, clean ...

Your backyard is filled with beautiful sights and wildlife. And one of the most common animals seen is birds. However, instead of your normal species, have you ever thought of attracting a more ...

Carolina Wrens are increasingly spending the winter farther north, according to data collected by the Great Backyard Bird Count. Let’s be honest, mid-February is an absolutely lousy time to ask people ...

You know that meme about birdwatching—how the older you get, the more interesting birds become? (“You spend your whole life being 100% indifferent to birds, and then one day you’re like, ‘Damn, is ...