This DIY swinging birdbath will give your feathered friends a safe place to drink and cool off. As a bonus, it even adds a touch of whimsy to your yard.

Local birds and your backyard landscaping are closely connected: Birds help your yard by controlling insect populations and pollinating plants, and, in turn, it provides them with their favorite foods ...

There's nothing quite as delightful as getting a visit from a little backyard bird. From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing more joyful than watching a family of birds as they playfully splash around a birdbath while singing a sweet tune. If you've ...

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the ...

If you want to attract bird species to your landscape, now is a good time to launch a bird watering and feeding program, in addition to providing cover, food plants and bloom sources. If you planted ...

Have you recently developed an interest in birdwatching? Or maybe you just like having many kinds of beautiful birds visit your back yard? South Carolina is home to a wealth of interesting wildlife, ...

Hummingbirds are about to make their spring migration up the East Coast, meaning birdwatchers will soon be able to attract, feed and gaze at the wildly colorful bird. The tiny birds begin to arrive in ...

Attracting birds is fun and educational. There’s no easier way to become more aware of the diversity of birds that surrounds us than to put out a backyard feeder and simply glance at it from time to ...

Did you know that South Carolina has its own designated state bird? The Carolina wren, ideally named for its new position with the state, was designated as the official state bird for South Carolina ...