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This oddly neckless little tri-colored creeper, crawls upside down over every tree trunk and branch, meticulously vacuuming up every bug and tree caterpillar it can find.

Winter is the best time to set up bird feeders, as birds are trying to fatten up during the season. There are a few birds that tend to visit the feeder quite often.

Once the trees are in full leaf, hundreds of birds disappear from our sight. Take advantage of spring migration to see who's flying through your neck of the woods.

How to use bird feeders to "set the table" to attract wild birds to an appetizing array of different types of bird feeders and bird food.

Build a winter roosting box for chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and small woodpeckers; convert it to a nest box for Northern Flickers in spring.

Just three miles from downtown Portland are miles of nature trails in a wildlife sanctuary maintained by the Audubon Society and open to the public from dawn to dusk.

A roost box is designed to accommodate lots of birds and to keep the heat in. Birds that use nest boxes in summer will readily use a roosting box in cold weather.

The Overland Park Arboretum showcases multiple gardens in a 300 acre wooded riparian area. More than 200 species of resident and migratory birds are found there as well.

Feeding birds is a fun activity for kids that can be used in conjunction with learning how to use bird identification books.

Devil's Den State Park lies at 1,100 feet along Lee Creek. Early April is the perfect time to observe the park's many birds and photograph blooming Redbud and Dogwood.

Many types of birds that visit feeders, particularly in winter, have different tastes for certain types of bird seed. The best wild bird food type depends on the species.

A week spent in various habitats in southeastern Arizona in summer can produce a variety of species of birds, including southwestern specialties.

Visitors to Portland, Oregon, can easily explore nature without a car. The city's MAX lightrail takes you right to the trailhead of two nature preserves

Set a cheery holiday table with Christmas dinnerware sets that fit your occasion.

If nature lovers want to regale in 10,000 pristine acres abundant with flora, fauna and creatures great and small, then Little St. Simons is the spot for them.

The right features can increase your chances of attracting nesting birds to your property and having wild birds nest and raise young in your backyard bird habitat.

Winter finches and seed eaters sometimes move in large numbers in search of food. Depending on bird numbers and geography, the movement is an irruption or a superflight.

When the weather gets cold, it's still worth getting out to look for birds. In the winter you'll see different behavior, and species that aren't around in summer.

A nesting box has to be right for the bird. Choose a local bird, check box dimensions, hole size and position, and select an appropriate location for a perfect fit.

Combine winter food for birds and fun for family and friends by trimming a garden tree with seed and fruit ornaments for wild birds.

Suet is a high energy food for birds. With a few basic tools and a piece of wood, anyone can create a decorative and practical suet feeder.

Lots of birds visit suet feeders for a high energy meal. Birdwatchers can make their own suet mix with a few basic ingredients and create a simple suet feeder.

Keystone is well known for winter sports, but it's a great summer destination for fishing, mountain biking and hiking, too. Birders will also find it worth their time.

Decaying wood provides every bit as much essential wildlife habitat as live trees do.

Wild bird watching and feeding is a fascinating hobby but beneath all the flurry and colorful activity an important partnership with nature is playing out.

Bird watching is an entertaining winter pastime. Feeder location and the right food can help bird enthusiasts draw in their birds of choice.

Birdhouses, nesting boxes, bulbs, roses, evergreens, trees, shrubs and perennial beds all need attention.

There may be tens of millions of species of animals on the planet. What systems have animal taxonomists developed to scientifically name this multitude of animal types?

An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.

Some birds can hide thousands of seeds and go right to them five or six months later. This is important because their survival may depend on finding the seeds again.

Bird enthusiasts enjoy hand feeding backyard birds. In Canada and the United States, learning to hand feed wild chickadees is the easiest way to start.

The Mt. Evans Scenic Byway is a 14 mile drive to the 14,264-foot summit of Mt. Evans. The route includes pristine lakes, Bristlecone pines, flowers and lots of wildlife.

When birds fly over your garden they are most likely on their way to more desirable destinations. Provide for their basic needs and yours will be their hotel of choice.