McGowan notes he has seen mantises stalking hummingbird feeders before, but has never witnessed an attack. Anecdotal accounts ...

Plus: How to avoid weeds from feeder seeds, what makes hummingbirds so feisty, and cleaning hummingbird feeders.

Birds bring life and colour to any backyard, filling the air with songs and flutters that brighten even the dullest mornings. Whether you dream of spotting cardinals, hummingbirds, or chickadees, ...

Watching a hummingbird dart through a garden, wings a blur and iridescent feathers flashing in the sun, is a truly magical ...

Hanging a feeder is the easiest way to catch sight of backyard birds. We'll explain when to start feeding birds in late fall and how to ensure they benefit the most.

Attract hummingbirds seeking an early spring nectar source with the bell-shaped blooms of this berry bush, best planted in ...

For the birds that have brought life and song to your backyard this past summer, the transition to fall is a season of ...