After testing smart bird feeders year-round for WIRED for almost two years, I've discovered many things I don't like: models that consist of a basic security camera—and a securi ...

Evening grosbeaks are flashy, loud and beloved at feeders — but their population has declined 92% since 1970. Here's what to know during this winter's irruption.

In the neverending saga between bird feeder and squirrel, the squirrel usually wins. But this clever DIY may just be the ...

Despite their well-standing local presence, in many ways, the species remains a mystery to bird experts and enthusiasts alike ...

Spring is officially here, according to the calendar. While the weather in Southwest Ohio will do what it does, meaning whatever it wants, the changes outside are going to progress rapidly.

As has happened repeatedly, spring weather and budding trees have caught me unready and reluctant to give up so soon on ...

Sunlight washes through the dry, leafless trees as I hike into Wilderness. No patches of snow on the ground. That’s a relief.

Having bird feeders and birdhouses around the yard means some will outlive their purpose. Don't toss them: Give them new life ...

Spring time means the birds-a-chirping and the squirrels-a-stealing. Prevent pests from pilfering with these solutions for ...

If you want to attract birds, butterflies, and bees, consider checking out this feeder that combines a birdbath and spot for ...

A talent for remembering faces isn’t the only similarity Blue Jays have with crows: The birds have also been known to use ...

Want to make your bird feeder more inviting? The right plants — from ornamental grasses to fruit-bearing options — can turn ...