With millions of Americans enjoying the hobby of birding, and more joining in all the time, creating a backyard habitat for your feathered friends might seem like a great idea. Sure, birds can be fun ...

That uneven bird bath isn't just an eyesore — it could be hazardous to the birds too! Fix your leaning bird bath with a solid ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bird watching has become increasingly popular over the years, and while many people practice by visiting ...

Wildlife biologists at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources advised the annual spring migration of non-residential waterfowl and other migratory bird species has finished. As a result, the ...

Both homeowners and gardeners are always on the lookout for more ways to attract birds to their yard. Birds play an important role in your backyard ecosystem, which helps maintain the balance between ...

Concrete or ceramic bird baths may crack with alternate freezing and thawing, and they are more difficult to clean. A shallow ...

You don’t need more feeders to support backyard birds. From planting choices to lazier routines, these simple ideas provide ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois residents can now start using backyard bird feeders and birdbaths again starting Wednesday. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources had advised residents against putting ...

Q: In response to recent warnings about avian flu in wild birds, I have taken down my bird feeders and bird baths. When is it OK to put them back out? A: Infection with avian influenza viruses among ...

Unlike last summer, when the Pennsylvania Game Commission urged residents to empty their bird feeders and bird baths in response to a mysterious and deadly bird disease, the agency has not issued a ...

WILLMAR — Fans of backyard bird feeders and bird baths are advised to discontinue their use for the next couple of months while avian flu is circulating. Dr. Victoria Hall, executive director of the ...

We’re officially in the dog days of summer, but it’s not just canines who are feeling the heat. Animals everywhere are looking for ways to cool off, from elephants seeing out water holes to pigs ...