"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's something magical about watching birds up close. Their beautiful colors and alert eyes will fill ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

You can turn everything from empty pantry staples to old plastic leisure equipment into affordable bird feeders and baths to ...

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

Cold weather doesn't have to mean empty feeders. A small placement tweak can make your yard feel safer — and far more inviting — to winter cardinals.

Summer brings a rainbow of colors to the backyard, most of them shown by birds visiting the year-around feeding stations that were once unusual in bird feeding circles. In years long past, the arrival ...

Cardinals are vibrant, majestic birds that look beautiful in a winter garden — but which type of feeder should you use to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Birds do all kinds of great things for a garden: Insect-eating birds can provide some pest control. And ...