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 ...

After any snowfall, wild sources of food may also be hidden. "Putting up a bird feeder is important in winter if natural food ...

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

More than 52 million Americans feed wild birds or other wildlife around their houses, according to Bird Watching Daily. More than 80% of about 1,300 participants surveyed by Millikin University said ...

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control.

MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. It wasn’t until the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that ...