Adirondack birding experts debate which bird call defines summer. Red-eyed vireo, common loon, and hermit thrush compete for ...

Birds with “house” built into their names are, not surprisingly, common urban residents. Three such birds found in Minnesota include the house wren, house finch and house sparrow. Here’s a quick bio ...

A catbird was skulking around the forsythia in my backyard this morning, but she was stealthy enough to keep their nest a ...

As I write this column the sun is just coming up over Spread Eagle Mountain in Keene Valley. Astronomically speaking, it is just past summer solstice time, so sunrise comes early. I am bleary still ...

The bird itself (6-7 inches, or 15-18cm) is rusty red, with an ivory breast with dark spots. Look for wing-flicking behavior that is typical for the species – or just listen out for the thrilling song ...

People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a ...

People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a ...

Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend ...