Here's how to spot the warning signs of avian flu, and prevent deadly contamination ...

Meteorologist Derek Witt explains what our feathered friends need and where you can best spot them in this week’ s Metroparks ...

Black oil sunflower seed is the best option for attracting a wide variety of bird species to your feeders. Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to ...

When temperatures drop, bird visits often do too. A simple feeder detail can make a noticeable difference in winter activity without overhauling your setup.

Local bird feeders will be bustling soon and maybe even busier than last year. If you are just starting to feed birds, it may take time for the new feeders to attract a variety of birds, though. In ...

The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Did you know you have a birth month bird? There are 12 birds aligning with the 12 months of the year, and each one can be attracted to your yard. Here's how.

We have gotten the first reports of ruby-throats moving through San Antonio and taking advantage of sugar water feeders in addition to flowers in the landscape. Bird baths will attract both year-round ...

Shopping for bird seed can be confusing, especially if you are new to the world of feeding backyard birds. That’s because there are a wide variety of bird species, and each has its own dietary wants ...

The crippling snow and ice storm that swept through our region last weekend coupled with record freezing temperatures ...