"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Welcome to the third newsletter of the Country Living Garden Club spring series. In this issue, we're ...

Ten years ago, I wrote a column about birding and fishing, noting the many things they have in common. It’s true! Both pursuits are addictive, both contain an element of mystery and surprise and, of ...

Ready to learn about bird-watching for beginners? Grab binoculars and a field guide, connect with other birders, then go see more species.

Do you love the sound of cheerful chirping songbirds in the morning? Do you enjoy backyard bird watching? These are good reasons to create bird-friendly yards. If you want to encourage birds in your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This picture of a male American goldfinch was taken during the summer in my backyard. Goldfinches love zinnia seeds and often ...

DENVER — This can be a tough time of year to be a backyard bird. Lush gardens and seed-laden vegetation have withered and blown away, heavy snowfalls (remember that?!) bury any natural sources of wild ...

Bird-watching is a hobby that’s been on the rise in recent years. And given the popularity of wildlife cams like the Friends of Big Bear Valley’s eagle nest cam in California—which recently had ...

It might be Valentine’s Day – but this weekend is for more than just love birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Between Feb. 14 and 17, the event invites nature enthusiasts around the world to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I’m so glad you’re back! I put up my first bird feeder this year, and now that I’ve (finally) figured out how to keep the ...

People love watching birds, there’s no doubt about it. There are 96 million birders in the United States. If you’re ready to give this hobby a try, a good place to start is learning about the small ...