Small, round and bouncy, they never fail to draw attention.  They’re family Paridae, the vocal and acrobatic passerines that across the pond are known as tits. In North America, of course, they’re our ...

Our late father loved and would do anything for his birds. He was kind to all the animals we ever had, but the wild birds that frequented the bird feeders outside our home in the winter were a ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

Different birds look for different nest box styles and entrance sizes. Smaller songbirds like chickadees and wrens prefer snug entrance holes around 1 to 1.5 inches, while larger birds need bigger ...

Advocates say investing in habitat protection benefits both wildlife and communities.

Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to discover the joy of spring as migrating songbirds start to ...

My hole season has arrived and oh how I enjoy it! Actually, I love the holes and consequently enjoy this time of year when holes become very busy. I am, of course, referring to woodpecker holes in ...

If you are a relatively early riser, you know the birds have begun to sing. It’s not a full-on chorus yet, rather a bit of an overture with a little ...

As I write, utility trucks are slowly driving down the road while a man with a snow blower is clearing his driveway. After days without ...