The black-capped chickadees coming to your seed feeders get 20 to 25% of their nourishment there. There is research to support the numbers. Those birds have a usual nesting territory of 6 to 10 acres.

Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep the birds coming back for ...

Autumn is a stressful time for birds as they prepare for winter. Whether they’re hunkering down for frigid weather or migrating to a warmer climate, fueling up is a top priority. Perhaps birds could ...

There are thousands of species of birds, and many of their names are well-known to us—blue jay, robin, and mallard, to name just a few. But we have little understanding of the holistic nature of avian ...

Bird feeders are great additions to the wildlife-friendly landscape, but they can be a hassle to keep clean and filled up, especially in our brutal summer months. In addition to all the fuss of ...

In the winter, birds search for nutrient-rich food. Planting the right shrubs and berries in New England gardens can help ...

I mostly write about native birds, species that have existed in California since long before European settlement. However, there are also a few species of local birds that are not native to the New ...