As much as we love watching backyard birds, putting out feeders and birdbaths can create an unhealthy situation. Birds are susceptible to diseases, infections, and food poisoning just like we are.

Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease. Backyard birds may look and sound beautiful, but they aren't just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fiona McAllister Photography/Getty Images Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Beata Whitehead / Getty Images Putting out hummingbird feeders is a thoughtful way to ensure these winged creatures get ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding state residents that sanitizing your bird feeder helps limit the spread of disease. It is good practice to clean your bird ...

There is a salmonellosis outbreak occurring in the valley right now. There has been an incredible eruption of pine siskins this winter, larger that anyone has seen in years and because of these ...