A new study looking at the brains of expert birdwatchers found they were structurally more efficient, allowing them to retain details and absorb new information better than non-experts.

For many people, birdwatching starts as a quiet outdoor hobby. A pair of binoculars, a walk through a wooded trail or neighborhood park, and the simple challenge of spotting different species can turn ...

If you're an avid bird watcher, you might be doing your brain a big favor.

MASON, Ohio — Birdwatching: It's a hobby often reserved for the retirement age group. But there's a renewed focus on watching our feathered friends and the payoff is improved mental health and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Boreal Owl emerges from its roost to begin its evening of hunting activities in Northern Minnesota. (Scott Suriano/Getty Images) ...

Watching a busy backyard feeder from your living room window is fun and exciting, but there’s a wider world of birds waiting to be explored. Species as diverse as tiny yellow warblers and majestic ...

I have developed an interest in bird-watching and would like some advice on how to attract more birds to my garden. — Maria ...

As our feathered friends begin returning to their high-elevation homes, we asked the Audubon Society master birder to share her tips for birdwatching beginners. 3. You don’t need an expensive camera ...

When Owen Reiser found his brother on the porch with a bong placed on the family’s bird guide, he knew something was up. Quentin Reiser said he wanted to spend the next year traveling the U.S. looking ...

You've likely never thought about turning this handy kitchen item into a bird feeder, but it's perfect for protecting birdseed from getting moldy when it rains.