Cold weather changes everything for backyard birds. Smart winter feeding habits can help them conserve energy, stay healthy, ...

While some birds disappear from northern yards in the winter, this adorable, social species sticks around and is relatively ...

Ask just about anyone to list their five favorite birds and black-capped chickadees invariably make the cut. We all love chickadees for their acrobatic activity, devil-may-care attitude and funny ...

Anyone who puts up a feeder in their backyard is probably acquainted with chickadees. I was lucky enough to grow up with parents who were really into backyard bird feeding and have known these birds ...

The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...

The black-capped chickadee is universally adored as a feeder guest. Learn more about their song, nest and more.

Last Thursday morning it was pleasant and cool on the porch as I drank my morning coffee and watched two ruby-throated hummingbirds spar. It was a nice break from the hot, humid day before, although ...

Last week, a reader named Joy emailed me a photo of a bird that she couldn’t quite identify. One look at the photo, and I instantly understood both the observer's confusion and the mystery bird's ...

Chickadees are friendly and adorable birds. Check out super cute chickadee pictures captured by backyard birders across ...