Culinary history is full of surprises, and many foods once considered normal now feel almost unthinkable. What people ate was ...

Putting out bird feeders? Don't forget to let at least part of your yard get a little wild, too, says Earth Matters columnist.

Another reason for chili plants to hold back on the heat: Capsaicin is a gut irritant that can speed up digestion. If a bird ...

Winter creates a harsh reality for local wildlife. Natural food sources disappear under frost and snow, leaving our feathered ...

This beautiful shrub produces bright red berries but it comes at a cost. A non-native shrub, its berries are known to be ...

Birds are flitting between tree branches, salamanders are sliding through leaf litter, and wolves are tracking the scent of ...

If you see a bird stumbling or leaning precariously on your porch, it's not just being clumsy — it is accidentally drunk.

This fruit is practically animal proof! I'm yet to see a bird or other animals such as possums or squirrels eat this fruit ...

In the winter, birds search for nutrient-rich food. Planting the right shrubs and berries in New England gardens can help ...

Plus, life in the tropics, a test for seed freshness and “tin horn” nuthatches heading our way.

We spoke to an ornithologist and a wildlife expert about what suet and suet cakes are, and why they are beneficial for birds in the winter. Suet, in simplest terms, is fat. "Suet is hard fat obtained ...

Not only will a bird tree make your yard look great and add to the holiday spirit, it also gives birds a nutritious boost ...