Bluebirds are among the most recognizable backyard bird species throughout the United States. These delightful songbirds are sweet and gentle in nature, and their famous blue plumage is a welcome ...

Understanding local bird species' nesting habits improves your chances of attracting them to your birdhouse. Choosing the right birdhouse design and placing it in an optimal location are key to ...

As I write this column I am feeling quite under the weather. The flu has come to town and it has me in its grip. I haven’t left the house in days and all I want to do is sleep. That being said, I am ...

Start by providing food, including fruiting shrubs, and birdseed in feeders or on the ground. Many birds prefer feeding in spots where there is some protection from predators; planting shrubs and ...

Are you lucky enough to have seen Baltimore Orioles in your backyard? They migrate to our area in late April and early May for their nesting season. This beautiful pair is enjoying some grape jelly at ...

It’s not hard to see why a mountain bluebird is among the West’s most sought-after birds. Learn what the birds eat and what ...