Birds

These are the 44 most common birds you'll see in your backyard here in Iowa.

A Slinky on a bird feeder? Yep, it’s a quirky yet effective way to keep those pesky squirrels at bay, bringing a little fun to gardening chores.

You might feel the urge to rescue a baby bird you see on the ground—but it may not need your help at all.

Some people believe that a visit from a cardinal is not only lucky, it's a heavenly connection.

You likely won't see many of these birds in Iowa.

Was it footsteps? Someone drumming?

This reminds me of the nursery rhyme about the man who swallowed the spider to catch a fly. In this case, it's the reportedly true story of invasive tropical birds that have been spotted in Illinois and it's all because of bad snails.

Bird Flu Hits Our Feathered Friends Hard.