The name is no joke — Northern mockingbirds can have a repertoire of more than 100 songs and calls. They mimic other birds, but they also copy car horns and alarms, squeaky doors, and more.

A man in the U.K. used enormous patience to lure backyard birds to fly to him and eat out of his hand — and has been rewarded with stunning pictures. Wildlife photographer Villager Jim, as he is ...

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 ...

Here are the three most common diseases afflicting backyard birds, tips for preventing the spread of disease, and how you can help researchers track diseases. 1. House finch eye disease ...

Beginning today, Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society invite you to participate in The Great Backyard Bird Count. The event ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021.

Backyard birds: Can you guess NC's top 10 most sighted winter species? Iris Seaton, Asheville Citizen Times. Fri, December 6, 2024 at 7:23 PM UTC. 2 min read.

An estimated half-million people participated during the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count, or GBBC, reporting some 7,500 species of birds from more than 200 countries, according to Audubon.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is slated for Feb. 14-17, all over the globe. Last year, more than 642,000 people in 210 countries or subregions helped count birds. This Valentine's Day weekend ...

PICTURES: Michiganders capture stunning backyard photos of returning birds' beauty. by Trevor Drew. Tue, May 27th 2025 at 11:44 AM. Updated Tue, May 27th 2025 at 1:17 PM. 44. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.