Dear EarthTalk: How has the prevalence of bird feeders in the U.S. affected birds’ evolution? Is putting up a bird feeder good or bad for ecosystems and the planet? — E.L., Twin Falls, Idaho Answer: ...

I'm a big bird lover: you never know exactly who's going to visit the bird feeders in your yard! Unfortunately, though, as cool as our backyard birds are, we don't have Cockatoos. I wish! I would love ...

Backyard chickens and ducks can be exposed to bird flu. Banner Health shares signs to watch for in birds, symptoms in people ...

Now that we’ve figured out some ways to deter rats from our yard (see column of Sept. 21, 2026), I’ve put the bird feeders ...

The guidance prompted some soul-searching in a country in which more than half of households feed garden birds. Estimates ...

Feeding and observing wild birds may have a positive effect on people's wellbeing, according to a new study published in the ...

Keep your bird seed fresh for longer.

Here is the territorial instinct driving hummingbird feuds — and the smart feeder setup that restores peace to your backyard. Why hummingbirds fight over sugar water. Despite we ...

Robins and wrens will thrive in gardens this autumn if one type of food is left out for them. During the autumn season, ...

Edwin Magdich yelled at the bear, causing it to swim across the pool before it wandered around the side of the pool, then ...

Unprecedented.” That’s the word wildlife managers keep using to describe bear conflicts in Red Lodge. “This year has really ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are beginning a period of increased feeding activity in preparation for winter hibernation.  As the leaves change and ...