Then I saw it over my head, and I ran home to get my mom’s phone.” Seeing a nesting pair of Mississippi kites in the District ...

Fact-checked by Kenn Kaufman, field editor, Audubon magazine. North America is home to more than 20 species of birds that are mostly red or prominently feature red plumage, including the House Finch, ...

Since we put out our bird feeder, the entire population of critters has found our yard -- even the deer. I think our usual ...

Birding offers older adults a low-impact way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy Georgia’s natural beauty — whether ...

Birds bring a touch of joy to our lives with their beautiful songs and entertaining antics. So if birds aren't coming to your yard, despite your best efforts to attract them, it can be frustrating.

Plus, how a wildlife expert says you can attract birds to your yard.

It may be frustrating to find a bird nesting in your patio umbrella or a deer happily munching on your favorite plants, but that doesn't mean you can simply trap, kill, or relocate them. From ...

Bird flu is back, and your backyard chickens could be at risk. Here's how to spot it and keep them safe.

Raising backyard chickens used to be a rural pursuit. It isn’t anymore. Suburban lots, small urban yards and even rented properties now host the kind of small flocks that were once confined to working ...

Most people could tell you a robin from a blue jay. Fewer could tell you what that robin is actually doing for their garden while it tugs worms out of the lawn. There’s a quiet, working world ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image credits: Flickr Colorado is one of the more rewarding states in the country for backyard birding. Depending on the time of ...