Best-selling author Amy Tan finds peace by sketching the birds in her back yard. An avid nature journalist, she has written a ...

Spring time means the birds-a-chirping and the squirrels-a-stealing. Prevent pests from pilfering with these solutions for ...

It’s always a delight to spot a beautiful bird building its nest in the backyard, bringing a little piece of nature right to ...

Watching a hummingbird flit gracefully from flower to flower is a magical experience for any backyard gardener. These tiny, ...

Discover how Mark from Self Sufficient Me solves the problem of pest birds—ibises and crows—stealing food and eggs from his free-range chickens and ducks. In this detailed guide, Mark demonstrates the ...

Our expert shows you how to make your very own bird house in time for spring, using wood, glue, and screws. The entry hole ...

If you want to be hummingbird central in your neighborhood, a feeder full of homemade nectar is key. Mix four parts water to ...

Discover the fascinating Panama tree (Muntingia calabura), also known as the fairy floss berry or cotton candy tree, with ...

Vermonters usually put out feeders in the spring to attract birds, but they could attract a far less dainty visitor: black ...

Instinct does play a role in nest-building, but so much more seems to be involved. Entwined with instinct are reason, ...

If you need help finding the best view of the Japanese flower trees, we've got you. Here is a comprehensive list.

My March 21 column was planned to remind you how great March is as a waterfowl watching time. I also hoped to add a few more ...