Animals do all sorts of things to attract each other as potential mates. Many birds, for example, produce feathers with elaborate color patterns—from the iridescent plumage of many hummingbirds to the ...

But come the breeding season, the males suddenly take centre stage – and to spectacular effect. The fortunes of North America’s largest grouse are intricately tied to the sagebrush ecosystem that once ...

As spring draws near and nesting season gets underway in March, many wildlife lovers will be preparing to lend a hand to their local feathered friends. Installing bird feeders is one practical way to ...

The competition between nestlings for food is so intense that they tend to use everything at their disposal to attract their parents’ attention – noisy begging calls, colourful gapes and plumage.

We are blessed with a large number of bird species in South Texas, and if you have some favorite species, it is relatively easy to encourage them into your landscape for observation if you provide ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many gardeners are keen on the idea of turning their yard into a haven filled with beautiful plants and local birds. There are a multitude of ...

With the warmer weather comes one of my favorite activities — gardening! Of course, I love planting a vegetable garden with tomatoes, beans, and peppers, but I also have beds full of flowers and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you are a backyard birder who enjoys watching birds flit about your yard or an avid gardener hoping to reap the benefits birds bring, ...

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One of my goals for the year was to attract eastern bluebirds to my backyard. They were frequent visitors a few years ago and then made themselves scarce. I saw them teasing me from the neighbor's ...