Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits ...

A stack of old Lego bricks can spark something unexpected in your garden, turning a nostalgic toy into a bright, cheerful ...

Let's see, what's on the menu today? Tasty black oil sunflower served in a multi-tube feeder of hand-blown glass? Or sumptuous peanut suet slung from a custom-designed tray of stained wood? Oh, the ...

Last week, a reader named Joy emailed me a photo of a bird that she couldn’t quite identify. One look at the photo, and I instantly understood both the observer's confusion and the mystery bird's ...

Q: I'm one of your southern Vermont readers (Wilmington). I enjoy learning about birds and am far from being an expert on their habits. Each winter, I have several feeders in my lilac tree just ...

I think if you ask any New Englander to name the top three birds at their feeder, the chickadee would be on everyone’s list. I also think that of any of the common bird calls in our forest, the ...

RENO, Nev. — New research recently released shows feeding mountain chickadees has no negative impact on the species as long as a few simple rules are followed. Chickadee Ridge overlooking Lake Tahoe ...

The chickadee and nuthatch are more inspiring society than statesmen and philosophers. . . — Henry David Thoreau Many of our feathered friends are also fair-weather friends, which makes the chickadee ...