Some birds also flock in a ball at night to stave off winter’s chill. “Many small birds, like black-capped chickadees, Eastern bluebirds, and house wrens, will gather in large groups at night and ...

Birds keep warm by shivering, fluffing their feathers, cuddling together and tucking in their feet and bills. Birds increase their body weight in late summer and fall to prepare for winter.

We can help birds en route south, and we can also support and attract local winter residents—the birds that do not leave town when the weather turns to frost. Here’s how.

But the birds that are adapted to spending the winter here can handle this." Some common backyard birds like chickadees, titmice, woodpeckers and nuthatches have behavioral strategies for beating ...

Winter weather can be brutal, especially for our feathered friends. Here's how to keep resident birds healthy and happy through winter's worst.

It seems that every winter has its bird. Last year, of course, it was the Snowy Owl. A few years ago it was the Common Redpoll and, before that, the Pine Siskin. Every year it seems a certain ...

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures ...

While feeding birds in winter can seem pretty easy, there are some important things to be aware of. Understanding the foods that will benefit their health and well-being during winter will make ...

Birds are an essential part of our ecosystem and should be protected at all costs, ... And if you want to nail your bird bath winter care, Chris suggests, ...

Birds do appreciate a source of open water in winter. But let's "be there" for our backyard birds by placing boards or another barrier over heated birdbaths to allow birds to drink, but not bathe ...

If you’re looking for a splash of color against the stark winter landscape, feeding the birds is a good option. But there are some dos and don’ts you should know about, according to MI Birds ...