Recently we have experienced some harsh winter conditions — cold temperatures and high winds. I hated going out to fill the ...

While tidying up your vegetable garden after the season is a must to prevent pests and diseases from being perpetuated, there ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to ...

Native trees and flowers in your garden will bring in more birds than ever before. Learn which native plants are best for ...

While many of our summer songbirds fly south for the winter, for Bohemian waxwings, the Northeast IS south. This species ...

This is the time of year that we note annual events. Whether it is the human holidays or the astronomical phenomenon of nature, winter solstice, the beginning of earlier sunrises or perihelion (the ...

Walking along a dirt road last winter, I heard a collection of pleasant, sputtering trills coming from a stand of conifers ...

The cherished annual bird survey has included Manhattan’s largest public space since the very first count on Christmas Day, ...

Discover how a lone blue jay acted as a vigilant sentinel, bringing calm and security to a bustling winter bird feeder.

This past summer, a colony of bald-faced wasps took up residence right next to my garage door. Because I know how beneficial wasps are, I decided to leave it alone. Sure, we couldn’t use that ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to ...

This time of year, there are some shrubs that exhibit colorful fruits and seeds. These would include sumacs, wahoos (yes, ...