It is spring, and my elder or elderberry tree, Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea, is in full bloom. These beautiful white blooms bring back memories from before I lived in Texas. Growing up, elders were ...

Although 24 hummingbird species have been recorded in the United States, the Ruby-throated is the only one that breeds east ...

Birds are essential to the environment in many ways. Some species play a vital role in pollinating flowers, they help ...

The 2025 edition of the Great Backyard Bird Count soared to record participation ... In California a flock of 350,000 common murres were seen off the Pacific coast. And about 200,000 greater ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) -Bird watching can be a fun hobby in the backyard, but one type of bird is proving to ... “Barn swallows are pretty common here in East Texas,” says Jessica Coleman the Secretary ...

Birdwatching in your backyard ... all metrics. Texas came out as the No.1 destination for desirable birding spots. According to KÜHL, the Lone Star State has the highest overall bird presence ...

(AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo, File) Experts say bird feeders are generally safe and aren’t a notable source of spreading bird flu. But if you also keep backyard ... most common drugs on chance ...

If you must handle an infected bird, it’s best to wear gloves and a mask as a precaution. Is it safe to have a backyard bird feeder? Experts say bird feeders are generally safe and aren’t a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has ...

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop. Greg Archer, Ph ...