NSF, founded in 1950, has a $9 billion budget that can be a lifeline for resource-strapped professors and the younger researchers they recruit to their teams. It has shifted priorities over time but ...

Tips, tricks and things to avoid when cultivating a bird-friendly garden this spring. Choosing native trees and flowers are ...

The sight of birds can brighten up any gardener's day, but the key to attracting these feathered friends lies in putting your ...

As appealing as they may seem, bird feeders come with some significant downsides. But there are some great natural ...

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Rufous: This species migrates through the western half of Colorado. Males have a distinctive bright orange on their back and belly with iridescent red throat feathers. Females have greenish back and ...

Species that will readily come to feeders include the house finch, oak titmouse, and lesser goldfinch. Goldfinches also love nyjer (thistle) seed. Most large hardware stores, as well as having a ...

PITTSBURGH, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "One-quarter to one-half of the bird feed is dislodged from my feeder every time the wind blows and the feeder hits the pole. I found that the finches are ...

How Do Smart Feeders Work? Smart bird feeders put a camera and Wi-Fi connectivity into a traditional backyard bird feeder. They use motion-sensitive cameras to catch visiting animals, send those ...

A perfect companion for spring sojourns, Birds of Bucks County is an updated birder compendium for newcomers and seasoned bird watchers alike ... executive director of Bucks County Audubon Society at ...

And with the return of so many birds comes the return of bird feeders. But before you put yours out for the season (or if you already have), there's something you have to keep in mind that's ...

Garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to apply Tabasco or hot sauce to their bird feeders as soon as possible this spring, in an effort to assist hungry birds preparing for the breeding season.