The red-flanked bluetail has appeared at a park near the Potomac River, marking only the second time the species has been ...

Birds need three things to thrive: food, shelter, and water. Your birdbath has water. A native vine nearby provides food and shelter, bringing in more birds.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The West Virginia Botanic Garden hosted a bird watching event as part of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Botanic Garden hosted a bird watching event as part of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, inviting community members to contribute to a ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Bird lovers across the Commonwealth are invited to help scientists track bird populations during the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen science event running Feb. 13–16, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Looking for a fun and meaningful activity this weekend? Virginians now have the opportunity to participate in a bird counting event while contributing to important scientific ...

Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive community science project. SciAm editor Kate Wong will be! If you’re planning ...

Hummingbirds like the broad-tailed, black-chinned, rufous, and calliope varieties arrive in the mountainous West in spring ...

Susan Elizabeth Gummerson passed away November 25, 2025 after a short illness. Susie was born into a Navy family in Philadelphia on March 9, 1950. She survived Polio at age three and spent much of her ...

For many people, birdwatching starts as a quiet outdoor hobby. A pair of binoculars, a walk through a wooded trail or neighborhood park, and the simple challenge of spotting different species can turn ...

Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits ...

Birdwatching may strengthen the brain.