As pretty as woodpeckers are when you see them in the wild, these noisy birds can cause major damage to trees and wooden structures on your property if they are left unattended. In fact, a study in ...

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). Every season is woodpecker season in North ...

Woodpeckers are fun to watch with their swooping, undulating flight and feeder acrobatics. They often drum on surfaces like aluminum and metal to amplify sound, which can quickly ruin the fun of ...

A red-bellied woodpecker feeds its young in the nest hole of a sweet gum tree in northeast Charlotte. JOHN D. SIMMONS [email protected] From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to ...

Every season is woodpecker season in North Carolina, so it’s not uncommon to hear a bird or two rappin’ on nearby trees or the outside of your house. Though the birds do the most damage between ...

A red-bellied woodpecker feeds its young in the nest hole of a sweet gum tree in northeast Charlotte. JOHN D. SIMMONS [email protected] Every season is woodpecker season in North Carolina ...