Feed the Birds. It Could Boost Your Mood This Winter.

I’m young, I live in a city, I’m not outdoorsy…but I love it anyway.

Millions of Americans feed wild birds, especially in winter and spring. Studies show that this can influence birds’ health and behavior in surprising ways.

Suet for birds attracts insect-eaters such as woodpeckers, chickadees, and nuthatches. See how to give your backyard birds suet this winter.

Like people, birds have different preferences when it comes to food. Learn which foods are likely to attract which species.

No, it doesn’t mean you have to become a binoculars-toting, Latin name-spouting nerd.

These seven options can attract finches, wrens, woodpeckers, hummingbirds and more.

BONUS READ: Which Birds Are the Biggest Jerks at the Feeder? A Massive Data Analysis Reveals the Answer. via The Washington Post.

Make sure your yard isn’t a bacteria breeding ground that kills birds and sickens people.

Keep feathered visitors happy and healthy with their own bath.

Free global bird guide with photos, sounds, maps, and more.

BONUS TOOL: Bird Migration Forecasts in Real-Time via BirdCast.

Study finds increase in wild bird feeding in 115 countries spanning six continents.

Twitter was my essential birding companion. Then Elon Musk broke one of my favorite bird accounts.

Put a bird on it.

Choose native plants like these to beautify your living space and provide food for birds.

BONUS READ: Transform Your Yard Into an Owl Kingdom via Popular Science.

No, you don’t need a fancy pair of binoculars to get into bird-watching, according to avid birders.

Bird-strike-deterrent window films don’t work if they’re placed on the indoor side.

Pet cats kill songbirds by the million, as well as rodents and other wildlife. But how much of a threat do they really pose, and should they be kept indoors? Expert opinion is divided.

Journey into the fascinating and bizarre world of our feathered friends, from the mystery of avian irruptions to the multi-million dollar industry spurred by bird poop.