Each February, people around the world spend four days observing birds and submitting their sightings as part of the Great ...

Prep your yard for the Great Backyard Bird Count with native perennials, clean water, smart feeder variety, and safe habitat layers. Small changes now can attract more birds, boost biodiversity, and ...

Last week, on a chilly, brisk afternoon, I joined a group of novice bird watchers to learn to identify birds by their calls.

Do select appropriate feeders and food. Different types of feeders attract different species of birds. Ground feeders like ...

This weekend is not just for lovebirds celebrating Valentine's Day. It is also for all birds and birders who are participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

It's always such a treat to catch a rare sight of a hummingbird. If you keep an eye on your feeder at this time of day, your ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count reveals what your bird sightings say about your yard’s ecosystem health. Learn how birds act as ...

Whether they're zipping through the trees or splashing around in a bird bath, hummingbirds are some of the most lively creatures you can observe from the comfort of your own backyard. Once you have ...

The 29th-annual Great Backyard Bird Count is set to begin Friday and extend through Monday, Feb. 16. It’s easy to participate ...

Q: I’d like to have more hummingbird action at my feeders this summer. Do you have any tips for attracting more of them? A: Hummingbirds are ferocious about maintaining a territory, so the challenge ...

Rosemary is a great way to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, but there's another herb you should add next to it if you want to see more of these critters.

James Vancouver / Getty Images Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) eating from flowers in a garden. When we see these birds they are typically migrating through Sonoma . (James Vancouver / Getty ...