Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Bluebirds mainly eat insects, so ...

FILE - A tufted titmouse grabs a seed from a snow covered bird feeder during a snowstorm in December 2020 in North Andover, Mass. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. If it’s feeling spring-y to ...

Feb. 4 (UPI) --Backyard bird feeders help a variety of bird species survive periods of food scarcity. The easy nutrition can also help lower stress levels and boost reproductive success during mating ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An Eastern bluebird perches in a tree near the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, April 1, 2017. ASHEVILLE - Today's burning ...

If you feed the birds in your backyard, you may be doing more than just making sure they have a source of food: you may be helping baby birds give parasites the boot. New research published in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you’re wondering how to attract bluebirds or they’ve already made their home in your backyard, you’ll need one of the best ...

Winter bluebirds have a habit of surprising Mainers all over the state. Credit: Jean Laskey It’s time to reach deep into the mailbag and pull out a letter. Jean Laskey from Rockwood writes: “I have a ...

Bluebird Feeding on Mealworms (IMAGE) University of Connecticut Caption New research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology from UConn assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology ...

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ST. LOUIS — On March 30, 1927, the eastern bluebird was officially designated the Missouri state bird by an act of the Missouri Legislature because it was "common in Missouri" and "a symbol of ...

Bluebirds, year-round residents here, rank as one of our most coveted yard birds. As family-minded birds, they melt my heart. They're monogamous, mating for life. He’s devoted to her, showing her ...

If you feed the birds in your backyard, you may be doing more than just making sure they have a source of food: you may be helping baby birds give parasites the boot. If you feed the birds in your ...