Choosing the right spot for bird feeders helps keep backyard birds safe from cats, window strikes, and other dangers. Experts recommend placing feeders either closer than 3 feet or farther than 30 ...

A 2019 study indicated that North America has lost 3 billion birds since 1970 and new research shows that the rate of bird loss is accelerating.

The typical yard can offer many helpful resources for birds, from food to shelter. But there can also be hidden risks you may not even be aware of. Many gardeners don't realize that routine tasks like ...

Bird flu (H5N1) confirmed in a Jefferson County poultry flock. Risk to the public is low; officials urge biosecurity and avoiding sick or dead birds.

With fall bird migration underway, scientists are already seeing a new wave of bird flu outbreaks. More than 3.5 million poultry have died in the last 30 days. That's according to the USDA. In ...

Our local chapter of the National Audubon Society has moved forward with a bird-friendly initiative that starts its own backyard, quite literally. As part of its recent launch of the Bird-Friendly ...

If you want to draw a crowd of feathered friends to your backyard bird feeders, follow the same rule you would when choosing any other piece of real estate: Location, location, location. The best spot ...