Birdwatching is a lovely way to experience wildlife in a safe, captivating way. It is also a relaxing and gratifying hobby since you know you are providing food and fresh water to a variety of birds.

A pair of American Goldfinches (Cardualis tristis) hang upside-down as they feed on thistle seeds from a bird feeder. The feeder is designed to encourage other birds that can't hang upside-down to eat ...

Another seed guaranteed to attract finches --while putting a dent in your wallet -- is thistle, also known as nyjer. Sometimes called "black gold" in reference to its price, thistle requires a special ...

Encourage more delightful goldfinches to visit your yard by growing plants they love, including this native flower that acts as both food and nesting material.

There is still time to plant vegetable transplants including broccoli, cabbage, kale, Swiss Chard, mustard greens, ...

DEAR JOAN: Last year I bought a finch feeder and some Nyjer thistle for the goldfinches that visit my yard. I hung the feeder high up in my English holly tree where the birds were perching. Most of ...

What kind of bird do you want to draw to your backyard? The seed makes the difference. Johnson County Extension For many, gardening and bird feeding go hand in hand. While not an expert, I admit I ...

Goldfinches are like ketchup: First non'll come and then a lot'll. Apologies to Ogden Nash, who initially wrote, "The Catsup Bottle — First a little and then a lottle." And to Richard Armour, who ...