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 ...

I’ve become The Bird Guy to my friends and family. When they see a bird they don’t recognize, I’m asked to identify it with nothing more than a blurry photo. When the algorithms feed them bird-related ...

FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

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Depending on where you live, there are many types of beneficial birds you want in your yard. And with these birds come eggs. Finding these shelled beauts or even a nest in your backyard is a normal ...

January is an interesting month in North Florida if you are into gardening and nature. The temperatures fluctuate wildly, yet all my azaleas are in full bloom along with the camellias. It’s as though ...

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what you need to know. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac, an avid birder, is the ...

A jaunty little fellow sporting a dashing black mask, spiky crest, and shiny red droplets on its feather tips, the cedar waxwing is the perfect antidote to a drab January afternoon. If you’ve never ...