Each February, people around the world spend four days observing birds and submitting their sightings as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. These small acts of community observation help ...

FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

According to a survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 96 million Americans are bird-watchers, or 37% of the population aged 16 and above. Most observe from home, but 43 million have traveled ...

Last week, on a chilly, brisk afternoon, I joined a group of novice bird watchers to learn to identify birds by their calls. Did you know that the Eastern T ...

If you’d like to participate in a global birdwatching event from the perch of your own choosing, try the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count. The exercise in easy, engaging citizen science is set for ...

We all have been there. You see a bird, but you don't know its name. You then take a picture or maybe record a video to ask your friends, but no one knows. Frustrating, right? Well, don't worry — ...

January is an interesting month in North Florida if you are into gardening and nature. The temperatures fluctuate wildly, yet all my azaleas are in full bloom along with the camellias. It’s as though ...

Your backyard is filled with beautiful sights and wildlife. And one of the most common animals seen is birds. However, instead of your normal species, have you ever thought of attracting a more ...

That decorative birdhouse may look super cute, but it's probably not the best option for a bird's life. Getty Images / OGphoto Chances are you’ve stumbled across a delicate little nest in a ...

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