Find out how to create a welcoming habitat for these cheerful winged visitors.

On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and a looping flight over last year’s corn stalks. The bird’s presence feels ...

"That is completely bizarre!" Gardener shocked after spotting unexpected guest through backyard camera: 'I had no idea' first appeared on The Cool Down.

I am not out here for long. I have a teenager to rouse and a sweet triad of animals to feed and tea to steep — and I’m not ...

Cold weather doesn't have to mean empty feeders. A small placement tweak can make your yard feel safer — and far more ...

Most people first notice pill bugs while lifting a flowerpot or turning over a log, then watching small gray roly polies curl ...

Many cities across the Valley consider flocks of pigeons and the droppings they produce a public nuisance. But are there laws ...

Many cities across the Valley consider flocks of pigeons and the droppings they produce a public nuisance. But are there laws ...

Bird feeders bring tons of avian pals into your yard, but there are quite a few benefits to adding this to your landscape ...

Saltwater crocodiles in Australia were pushed to near extinction. With populations growing after years of conservation ...

If you have an old tree stump in your yard and are stumped over how to get rid of it, consider using these methods to ...

For many regions, winter feels like a time of dormancy. Trees are bare, mammals are hibernating, people are bed-rotting. While migratory birds do fly south for the winter, many seed- and insect-eating ...