"Robins hold an almost revered place as heralds of spring, but I can't help but unmask them as frauds," columnist Greg ...

This handsome woodpecker is a Northern Flicker, famed for their red, heart-shaped marking on the back of their necks. This distinctive marking has lent the bird an association with romantic ...

As we head into the heart of winter it’s high-time we lend a hand to our feathered friends, especially those that might be ...

(Photo by Bob Armstrong) Flickers are hefty woodpeckers, considerably larger than hairy woodpeckers. Unlike most woodpeckers, they don’t typically forage on tree trunks. Instead, they forage ...

The author repurposes a pair of bread slippers, gifted at Christmas, into a Valentine's Day treat holder for backyard ...

Somewhat less frequently, we’ll have northern flickers and piliated woodpeckers showing up for some suety snacks. Of course, the mainstay of our feeder consists of black oil sunflower seeds ...

“Welcome to the New Year,” the birds cried in unison. “To new beginnings!” And every single day, the birds of Aviary School ...

Q: A little woodpecker was perched on my suet feeder for many minutes, not moving a muscle. What was up with that? A: Danger was around and some other bird’s signal or a shadow told your ...

Are you sick of winter and eager to see signs of spring? Cheer up, spring is on its way even if you can't a tulip yet.

Seeds, fruits, fats, nuts and more create a calorie-dense treat for birds. Here’s how to serve suet for birds. Learn what birds eat suet.