Birders have been flocking to Riverhead since Friday hoping to see the rarest bird spotted in New York in a long time, the common cuckoo.

As the temperatures drop, many gardeners and wildlife lovers start to think about birds and how to assist them in enduring the cold. Installing bird feeders in the garden can be very beneficial, and ...

The morning I sat down to write this column it was cool outside but still very dry. Even though there wasn’t any wind to speak of, yellow leaves were falling off trees and shrubs. And even though the ...

Big birds live longer than small birds. Albatrosses, with their 10-foot wingspans and beaks the size of an Idaho potato, may live for a hundred years. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross banded in 1956 when ...

In this video, we test whether greasing a bird feeder pole is an effective way to keep squirrels off and protect your bird feeders. Watch the experiment and find out if this simple trick can help you ...

Volunteer to help members of the Sassafras Audubon Society clean bird feeders in order to keep our feathered friends disease-free while raising funds for their nonprofit! Help is needed on Oct. 4, ...

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology welcomes the Ithaca community on Saturday, Sept. 13 for its annual Migration Celebration. The free, family-friendly event commemorates the fall bird migration. From 10 a ...

Families, birders, and nature fans will descend on Sapsucker Woods this Saturday for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s biggest event of the year: Migration Celebration 2025. The free, all-day festival ...

Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...

Birds deserve a cozy spot too — so I built this cabin-style bird feeder. It’s easy to make, fun to build, and looks great in the garden. Whether you’re new to woodworking or just want a quick project, ...

You don’t need to be a serious ornithophile to appreciate daily visits from feathery friends. Bird feeders are calming and thrilling at the same time, as you’re welcoming these avian acquaintances ...