Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control.

If you have a hummingbird that can't seem to stay away from your garden, you may be on the hunt for ways to make them stay just a bit longer. Whether you're an avid bird lover or in the process of ...

If you see a Cooper’s or Sharp-shinned Hawk in your yard, consider taking down the bird feeder for a few days. Cardinals at a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You feel like you've done it all — planted bird-friendly flowers and topped off the expensive seed mixes in the feeders. Yet, your yard only ...

You can attract birds to your yard by providing food, water, and shelter. Use separate feeders for different seeds to reduce waste and competition among birds. A birdbath should have a gradual slope, ...

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 ...

Want more birds in your garden? Try thinking like a bird. The garden is more than a plot for growing flowers and vegetables; it is an environment for all its inhabitants. By understanding the ...

Plant honeysuckle to attract hummingbirds to your garden. The fragrant perennial shrub has a tubular flower that is perfectly suited to the birds' beaks. Fenkep Now that the last cold snap of winter ...

Nesting season has arrived, and Arcata is reminding the community to be careful around the birds. The city asked residents to check for active nests before trimming or removing vegetation. The federal ...