Last Thursday morning it was pleasant and cool on the porch as I drank my morning coffee and watched two ruby-throated hummingbirds spar. It was a nice break from the hot, humid day before, although ...

Pests are an unfortunate part of gardening and backyard living. Whether you're dealing with unwanted bugs in your vegetable garden and flowers, or pesky insects thriving in shrubs and trees, these ...

In the hybrid zone that encompasses the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, the habitats of the Carolina Chickadee and the Black-capped Chickadee converge, creating an opportunity for the different species ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — This New Year, resolve to learn some of our common backyard birds. It’s satisfying to attach a name to a face, and might deepen your connection with individual species. If you ...

Anyone who puts up a feeder in their backyard is probably acquainted with chickadees. I was lucky enough to grow up with parents who were really into backyard bird feeding and have known these birds ...

Last weekend I noticed a Carolina chickadee gathering nesting material and then heading toward my bluebird box. A bit later I checked the interior of the box, expecting to see the telltale signs of a ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling ...