Spring cleaning tasks have begun. Many of us are planting flowers, prepping gardens, and refilling bird feeders. We’re ...

Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease. Backyard birds may look and sound beautiful, but they aren't just ...

As much as we love watching backyard birds, putting out feeders and birdbaths can create an unhealthy situation. Birds are susceptible to diseases, infections, and food poisoning just like we are.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bird feeders can harbor bacteria and diseases if not properly cleaned on a regular basis. Suma Hegde / Getty Images Having a bird ...

Spring is almost here, and if you're excited for your fine feathered friends to visit your home for a meal, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recommends making sure you clean your ...

Backyard birders share their proven tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers. Learn how to clean hummingbird ...

Q: I recently had a flagstone patio installed in my backyard. I love the patio, but I also love having my bird feeder, so the flagstones are covered with bird poop. I routinely take down the feeder at ...

It’s officially spring, and songbirds will soon be flocking to feeders in Indiana. Blue jays, grackles and red-winged blackbirds are some of the most common backyard birds in March and will congregate ...

Feeding wild birds is a popular hobby globally, but it presents invisible disease risks to the very birds that we are feeding — but there are ways to safeguard their health. Adult male European ...