Winter has finally made an appearance after a really nice, long and beautiful fall season. The change of seasons is what makes living in Western New York state so interesting. I’ve spoken to so many ...

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Understanding the varied feeding patterns of birds can make a significant difference in their well-being. Some birds, like chickadees and cardinals, are year-round, while others are more seasonal. For ...

When the temperatures plummet below freezing and most green has left the landscape, it is time to start thinking about ...

As a wellness writer and amateur birder, I appreciate the health benefits of listening to and watching birds. Studies show that hearing birdsong can boost our mental health, reducing symptoms of ...

If you want to keep seeing your colorful, feathery friends flocking to your bird baths during the winter months, here are ...

You know winter boredom has truly settled in when you find yourself staring out the window without anything to look at. You could enhance the view with live entertainment by adding a bird feeder or ...

If you are considering feeding birds in your own backyard, then likely you are one of those people always looking for ways to get closer to our feathered friends. For everyone from bird enthusiasts to ...

Winter is finally making an appearance after a really nice, long and beautiful fall season. The change of seasons is what makes living in Western New York state so interesting. I’ve spoken to so many ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Audubon Great Lakes are sharing a few tips for backyard bird feeders that will not only benefit our feathered friends, but Michigan’s deer population ...

Keep feeding the birds—without feeding the squirrels—with these simple tips. Hanging up a bird feeder is a great way to ...

I'm getting a backyard bird-feeding makeover. "It's the time of year most folks start feeding actively, 'cause we get a lot of the northern birds coming down for the winter, to what they feel is our ...