The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you encounter in your daily life, whether you reside in a city, suburb, or ...

Gardening isn’t only about cultivating plants—it’s also about creating life. A truly thriving garden welcomes movement, song, ...

Backyard birding can be a wonderful winter pastime, but it’s important to do it safely — for your sake and the birds’.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The hobby has also been embraced for its health benefits. “Bird-watching is a great way to connect with ...

(BPT) – Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular, and an estimated 10.6 million U.S. households — from city dwellers to rural residents — own poultry. However, many of these backyard ...

Ten years ago, I wrote a column about birding and fishing, noting the many things they have in common. It’s true! Both pursuits are addictive, both contain an element of mystery and surprise and, of ...

Experts are providing tips to help keep domestic birds and migrating birds safe as they come through the area during peak ...

Calling all nature lovers: If you have 15 minutes to spare in the coming days, you can participate in one of the world’s largest wildlife surveys to help protect birds — without even leaving your ...

Amy Tan has always loved nature. From the age of eight, the novelist was plucking snakes and lizards from a creek near her suburban home in Northern California. But birds entered the picture much ...