Q: I’d like to have more hummingbird action at my feeders this summer. Do you have any tips for attracting more of them? A: Hummingbirds are ferocious about maintaining a territory, so the challenge ...

Considered a deft flier and known for chasing prey on the wing, a Cooper’s hawk on the hunt can dart through dense tree cover at speeds of up to 50 mph. This agile, crow-sized raptor can even flip ...

With all the cold weather that we have had, birds are congregating at bird feeders in large numbers to feed. Unfortunately, such a collection of birds also brings predators to backyards. We have a ...

Cooper's hawks are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as well as California law. (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) Not only is it a bad idea to feed birds alcohol, but ...