If you see a hawk circling above while you are outside alone or with your children, it is important to know if they are dangerous to humans.  While the risk of attack is small, the risks...

Sparrows are a common bird around the world, and North America in particular. Depending on the type, sparrows can be a musical and visual addition to your backyard. To attract sparrows, one of the...

Hummingbirds can fly upside down, but only temporarily for a few seconds. They are the only bird type that can fly upside down, sideways, and backwards. Most birds can only appear to fly upside down...

Woodpeckers spend most of their waking hours pecking. They do so for food, roosting, and communication purposes. This much pecking can be disruptive if it’s happening right outside your door. In...

Setting up an attractive backyard for birds to enjoy takes time and an understanding of what they need.  Birds like yards with ample food and water sources as well as nesting materials and...

Hummingbirds are the jewels of the sky, shining in the sunlight and delighting observers.  The color of hummingbirds appears to change as they move constantly, but do they really change...