When the cold weather hits, we all need that little bit of TLC. For us, often, it’s a cosy blanket, a warm cup of tea or a comforting bowl of soup. For birds – well, it’s not as different as you might ...

Our bird population in southwest Ohio is very diverse. We have many species that live here year-round. We also have migratory species. These are the species that head south for the winter. The food ...

The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Hanging up a bird feeder allows you to observe birds flying in and out of your yard and eating. During the colder ...

Add these to your garden to guarantee visits from birds this winter.

In winter’s cold grip, there’s a show going on outside with multiple “actors,” if you set the “stage.” Our avian neighbors will provide hours of entertainment and more importantly, education, at, ...

As temperatures plummet to below zero across Michigan this week, backyard bird enthusiasts who enjoy watching and feeding their feathered visitors may wonder how, or if, they can withstand the harsh ...

American goldfinches visit a thistle feeder in Marquette County. The birds are in Michigan during summer, too, but sport more brownish-yellow feathers in winter. Michigan residents can help ...