This evergreen shrub produces pink buds, white flowers, and blue-black berries, attracting bees, butterflies, and songbirds.

Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is certainly an enjoyable experience, but some species can create more problems than they are worth. Blue jays, with their beautiful plumage and bold ...

I may not know which birds are making the sounds, but it doesn’t stop me from enjoying them. Birds add interest, movement and color, in addition to beautiful sounds, to our gardens. Many bird species ...

Ixora is a compact shrub with clusters of small, colourful flowers. Its nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds and sunbirds, making it ideal for small balcony gardens. The plant thrives in sunlight ...

Make your garden a haven for wildlife this spring.

As the days grow longer and we’ve been enjoying sunny, dry days, we look forward to spring, but are hopeful for more rain. In the meantime, my yard is full of birds. Over the years, I have been ...

While the frosty weather can transform our gardens into enchanting winter wonderlands, it's not quite as magical for our feathered friends. As snowfall begins, ice covers the country and daylight ...

While the cold snap can turn our gardens into mini winter wonderlands, it might not feel as magical for the birds. As the snow starts to fall, ice sweeps the nation and daylight significantly dips, ...

Birds with beautiful crests: Nature's runway is always open, and the amazing headgear that some birds wear is one of the most eye-catching things about them. These beautiful feather displays, called ...

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Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...