In the cold, blustery days of January, one bird species brings joy and light. Its name alone, downy woodpecker, exudes a sense of warmth, and if you have any trees in your neighborhood ...

As we head into the heart of winter it’s high-time we lend a hand to our feathered friends, especially those that might be ...

Q:I’m a big owl fan and have seen several kinds, especially the great horned owl. But I wonder: Why I don’t ever see short-eared owls? A:These tawny owls with their dramatically outlined eyes spend ...

Like many in the Northland, I maintain bird feeders throughout winter. Spending money on bird food seems very worth it when I can look out on a subzero morning and watch the antics of these avian ...

America’s most common woodpecker is also its smallest. The boldly marked Downy Woodpecker is a familiar little bird of forests, woodlands, and backyards across North America. The Downy Woodpecker is a ...

Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to enjoy a hidden gem of Lincoln City open space during a Bird ...

It was late January before the first Arctic air mass finally reached the province. The fall feel of the winter season came to an abrupt end in eastern Newfoundland around Jan. 21, as temperatures ...

While many of Michigan's summertime birds head south when it gets cold, dozens of species thrive amid the cold. What to know about feeding them.

One statistic from the recent Reading Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 15 that caught the eye of compiler Lucy has nothing to do with birds: There were 61 counters out in the field along with 19 feeder ...

More young birder groups are popping up across the country for teens and tweens who enjoy getting outdoors together to gawk ...