I decided to get a feeder to put raw peanuts in and see what would happen. Boy, was I in for a surprise. My single, ...

Observing a great grey owl in the wild leaves a lasting impression. Its imposing size symbolizes an awesomeness that’s hard ...

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens gathering nest material. Learn more spring bird moments ...

If you have a keen eye for bird watching, you may have noticed fewer and fewer grackles appearing in your yard. Populations ...

December's most-sighted bird in N.C. is also the state's "official" bird. According to a Citizen Times database of bird ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...

During another nesting season, I enjoyed watching a pair of American kestrels raise a family of falcons. Occasionally, I’d place a ladder against the oak tree to peek at the youngsters and to ...

The National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec. 14, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025. This is one of ...

I couldn't resist this goldfinch sitting on the old dead branch of the thus tree. It seemed to be waiting for the other small birds t clear away from the feeder about five yards away. I thought it ...

American goldfinches (Spinus tristis) are a daily constant in the north U.S. region, where they breed and brood over thistle plants. But when their food supplies fall short during fall, some of them ...

Bird enthusiasts are sounding the alarm about a new wildlife bill winding its way through the state Legislature that critics say could restrict when New Jerseyans hang up their bird feeders.

I fill the tube feeder with sunflower seeds, preferably the black oil seed variety rather than the large striped type. The tube feeder is for smaller birds like chickadees, titmice, goldfinches, and ...