"[I] had no idea it could potentially be harmful.” Woman issues warning about hazard found in traditional hummingbird feeders ...

Learn what a Calliope hummingbird looks like, where to find these tiny birds in the U.S., and how to attract them.

The Anna's hummingbird is more cold-hardy than most hummingbirds. Learn what the males and females look like and where to ...

Cold weather changes everything for backyard birds. Smart winter feeding habits can help them conserve energy, stay healthy, ...

When I penned last week’s column on river otters, I did a little more research to confirm that all my info was accurate. I knew otters fed primarily on fish, but I didn’t know that they can also feed ...

I don’t see mockingbirds in my garden, but there’s one that greets me around the corner where it lives in the thicket of cotoneaster, pyracantha, ivy and echium. It likely has cozy nesting spots in ...

Lichens survive in a very wide range of habitats worldwide. Amazingly, more than 400 species can be found in Maryland.

Discover a hidden Arizona gem where simple, no-frills dining meets the most delicious roast beef you’ll ever taste.

Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...

If you are an amateur bird watcher like me, you have likely noticed that the group of birds you see in the winter is somewhat different than those that you see in the summer. Just as is the case with ...