A reader in southeastern New Hampshire recently sent me a picture of the base of his crabapple tree wondering what might have happened to it.

The art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your ...

Winter can be a rough time for birds to find enough nutrients. Luckily, this easy make-at-home recipe can help attract birds ...

If you see birds in your yard, the website eBird.org/explore has a search tool that can help you identify them. To track bird migrations, you can visit birdcast.info. Portions of this story were ...

Leave some perennial garden plants standing through winter. Seeds from thistles, Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower, asters, sedums ...

We like to think that animals follow the crowd. If most of the group does something, surely the individual will copy. But what if the story is more complicated? What if the deciding factor isn't just ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico to reach the best breeding grounds first. Hummingbirds ...

From quirky landmarks to scenic spots, these Pennsylvania roadside attractions turn long drives into a series of memorable adventures.

Who doesn’t love a Northern Cardinal? The appeal of these abundant, widespread songbirds is undeniable: They brighten drab ...

Cold weather caused much of the water that firefighters were using to freeze right away. Challenging conditions complicated firefighting efforts Sunday as crews worked to contain a fire involving two ...