It couldn’t be simpler. The feeder is a wire-mesh cylinder, encased by plastic. You fill the cylinder with unshelled peanuts ...

The type of seed that attracts the widest variety of birds to your feeders is sunflower seed, according to Cornell’s Ornithology Laboratory’s website “All About Birds.” However, not all sunflower seed ...

When choosing where to place a bird feeder in your yard, don't just pick a spot that's easy to see; consider threats like ...

In the winter, birds search for nutrient-rich food. Planting the right shrubs and berries in New England gardens can help ...

We spoke to an ornithologist and a wildlife expert about what suet and suet cakes are, and why they are beneficial for birds in the winter. Suet, in simplest terms, is fat. "Suet is hard fat obtained ...

If you need a unique, locally produced gift for a bird lover this season, look for my “The Best of Bird Banter” book. See ...

The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...

Birds love the seed and suet you leave out for them in their feeder each day, but you should be bringing those feeders inside ...

Households with bird tables are being advised to share kitchen leftovers, including grapes, this December for a crucial ...

Science is the spice that keeps things nerdy. And nerdy, as our dedicated readers know, can be tons of fun. To help you out ...