Ask a room full of U.S. birders about feeders and you’ll get everything from misty-eyed joy (goldfinches on nyjer at breakfast!) to stern warnings about disease and unintended consequences. So

Few topics split backyard naturalists like bird houses. Some folks swear their bluebird house is biodiversity’s best friend; others worry we’re meddling – creating predator magnets, disease hubs, or tiny

Say the words pigeons, crows, or Canada geese in a city meeting and watch the room split. To some, these birds are resourceful urban survivors. To others, they’re crop wreckers,

A thorny question with grass stains Ask a neighborhood listserv about lawns and watch tempers sprout. For some, a tight green carpet is civic virtue. For others, it’s an ecological

Ask this on a birding page and you’ll split the room. One side sees devoted caretakers and cockatiels whistling the Mario theme. The other sees pet birds in small lives,

Let’s be honest… Few topics ruffle as many feathers on a birding page as cats. Ask whether outdoor cats should be banned and you’ll summon a flock of opinions –