For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

So last December, when I was putting together my annual “Gifts for Gardeners” list, I included a heated birdbath as one of ...

When the temperatures rise and it is hot outside, it's not just people who long for a refreshing dip in a pool or the sea. Wild animals and insects also need water, and if you have a garden or balcony ...

Concrete or ceramic bird baths may crack with alternate freezing and thawing, and they are more difficult to clean. A shallow plastic bird bath with a gentle slope is a better option, especially in ...

Turning your backyard into a haven for birds is one of the most rewarding experiences for any garden lover. The splash of ...

Birds need water every day. Like all living things, water is essential to survival. As we settle in to our fourth year of drought, I wonder how animals, including birds, are making it. Where are they ...