I enjoy almost every aspect of nature: the fresh air, the breathtaking colors, the way everything works together. But I have something to admit, I absolutely hate insects. I hate…

Birds use bird baths for a range of activities—preening feathers, drinking, frolicking—which is why people love having these water features all over their yard. Last week, I wrote about the…

Whether you want one as a centerpiece of your backyard or want to give your birds a place to frolic and congregate, a birdbath is a great addition to any…

Last week, I gave out some tips for helping birds stay cool in heat waves, but for all those unfortunate wild birds that don’t have awesome people providing water and…

July is a hot month unless you were living in some icy pocket of the country (in which case, tell me where), you felt it. And temperatures in August, especially…