Where have all the Sparrows gone? by Sarah Mukherjee: A few years ago, they wouldn't have merited a second look. Sparrows - one of the LBJs (little brown jobs) usually dismissed by birdwatchers as ...

In the world of non-birders, the word “sparrow” is a catch-all, meaning any little bird that isn’t a robin, duck or hawk — what we used to call “little brown jobs” or LBJs.

I doubt any species in this country is more overlooked than the house sparrow. In fact, they are actively despised by many because they are an exotic, invasive species. What’s ...

Rare birds of any kind, any time of year, are a special treat for birders. And in case you didn’t know, we’re looking for rare birds every time we go out. It’s the endless treasure hunt.