One of the first welcoming signs of spring for Avalon Peninsula birders is the return of the black-legged kittiwakes.

Maintaining and observing a bird feeder throughout the winter can sound like a generous and kindly activity to help birds cope with the cold season. Though the seeds that we place on the feeder and ...

When a red-tailed hawk ignores an offered meal, a variety of backyard scavengers — including blue jays, crows and even a ...

"It is impossible for us to not sense the lengthening days, and we can actually hear this change through the songs of birds.

Iosco County totaled 38 species. The top seven highest single sightings included rock pigeons (200), mallard duck and American goldfinch (53 each), mourning dove (37), European starling and wild ...

The Black-capped Chickadee, found throughout the forests of North America, is noted for its distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call. This call varies in intensity to convey different messages, such as ...

Virginia “Ginny” Dougherty of Galion, Ohio, left this earthly life on February 11, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1934, in ...

Vasilisa Romanenko paints common birds amid clusters of fruits and flowers, exploring the power of opulence in times of ...

This is one of the most exciting times of year for nature enthusiasts as we eagerly await the arrival of our spring visitors.

Our birding experts recommend how and when to clean out birdhouses. Also clean out birdhouses after hosting roosting birds in ...

These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered our continent.

As winter loosens its grip, red-winged blackbirds, chickadees and migrating geese signal the arrival of spring, while ...