Small birds' vision: Not so sharp but superfast Date: March 18, 2016 Source: Uppsala Universitet Summary: One may expect a creature that darts around its habitat to be capable of perceiving rapid ...

Small migrating birds save energy as they fly. Large birds, such as storks, save energy on the flight to their wintering grounds by soaring through the air on thermal currents. Until now, however ...

So small passerines' rapid vision is an evolutionary adaptation just as impressive as the sharp eyesight of birds of prey.

I’m always looking for simple, hands-on projects that bring a little more life into my backyard. These DIY Birdseed Ornaments are one of those sweet little crafts that are as fun to make as they are ...

A few years ago, Anders Pape Møller from the University of Paris-Sud walked through the small suburban town of Orsay, France, counting all the birds he saw or heard. He walked through built-up ...

But some of my favorite activities were the bird-friendly crafts! I always enjoy seeing the kids’ creativity and how passionate they are about protecting birds.

Large birds, such as storks, save energy on the flight to their wintering grounds by soaring through the air on thermal currents. Until now, however, we knew nothing about the flight patterns of ...

Remembering where your meals came from key for a small bird’s survival For small birds, remembering where the food is beats forgetting when it's gone.

Learning to ID birds is a lot like learning to ID wildflowers -- start with five or 10 of the easy ones and build from there.

“Birds rely on a patchwork of gardens and are always on the move, looking for places to visit. Even a small garden is an important stepping stone.” The Aussie Backyard Bird Count runs October ...

Cotton ball lamb This soft and fuzzy little lamb is the perfect project for a toddler. The cotton balls are easy for small hands to grasp, and they stick to the glue pretty easily. What you’ll ...

Let us in particular praise the warblers — or as I have dubbed them “adorblers,” among the most intrepid of tiny birds.