Great Backyard Bird Count is set to begin Friday and extend through Monday, Feb. 17. It’s easy to participate in this count, ...

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 ...

Common bird feeder mistakes include feeding birds for the wrong reasons, not getting quality seed, not being consistent, prioritizing looks over function, getting discouraged when squirrels get ...

For seed-eating birds, black oil sunflower seeds are the all-around favorite because they are high in fat and have thin ...

Safflower seeds deter squirrels and bully birds, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your backyard bird feeders.

This beautiful snowy owl was one of two seen in the annual Mindemoya Christmas Bird Count. Lynn Thompson MINDEMOYA—2024 marked the 51st anniversary of the Mindemoya Christmas bird count held December ...

As the chill of winter sets in, those staying put find cosy roosting spots and band together in diverse flocks. However, with ...

If your yard is a haven for birds or if you have small pets, you might not want hawks hanging around. Here are some ways to ...

Reliably filled bird feeders will attract more birds. To get birds coming to a new feeder, you'll want to keep it full and ...

The glint in the eye of a bird is a beautiful thing — one of my favorite photo subjects when harsh winter weather arrives, the roads are messy, or I ...

January became a month where we could not ignore the weather. December ended with mild days and though we received rain, we had much less-than-normal snowfall. The rain dissipated much of the snow on ...

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.