Birdwatching is a lovely way to experience wildlife in a safe, captivating way. It is also a relaxing and gratifying hobby since you know you are providing food and fresh water to a variety of birds.

We are a society that fancies feeding birds. Some 59 million Americans participate in this backyard hobby and truly delight in it. In the process, we've learned that bird feeders aren't always safe.

Last fall I was loving life. Downy woodpeckers, flickers and grosbeaks were hanging out on my back porch. Well, at the feeders, to be exact. It was the first year I'd seen the "big" birds show up. I ...

There are many kinds of bird food available. Sunflower is the best general food. Everything likes it. There are a variety sunflower seeds available - black oil, striped and hulled. I really like ...

There is debate whether feeding birds in the winter is a good idea. Some folks point out that birds don’t need our help to survive winter, other than keeping cats inside and getting rid of feral ones.

Salmonellosis outbreaks among birds have been making headlines in Idaho and neighboring states, which highlights the importance of keeping bird feeders and feeding sites clean to prevent the spread of ...

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — When wildlife officials recommended people temporarily remove bird feeders to curb the spread of bird flu, some felt the suggestion was overly cautious. An increasing number ...