Anyone who makes a regular habit of watching birds will recognize that there is a predictable rhythm to the seasons. Winter is the harshest time of year and as a result, there are fewer species to ...
The American goldfinch is a favorite in the yard area, with its canary yellow body that can often bring flocks of color when they visit feeders. They are common along the Front Range and foothills but ...
Goldfinches are like ketchup: First non'll come and then a lot'll. Apologies to Ogden Nash, who initially wrote, "The Catsup Bottle — First a little and then a lottle." And to Richard Armour, who ...
Spring’s arrival means bird-watchers across the country may begin to spot migrating birds making their way back from wintering grounds. Not all birds migrate, but many travel south as winter ...
Anyone who makes a regular habit of watching birds will recognize that there is a predictable rhythm to the seasons. Winter is the harshest time of year and as a result there are fewer species to look ...
Their nesting seasons over, ruby-throated hummingbirds, purple martins, orchard orioles and several other migratory songbirds in Georgia already are embarking on their fall journeys to winter homes in ...
Winter finches are falling prey to salmonella passed through bird feeders in Oregon. The Portland Audubon Society has seen a recent rise in salmonella symptoms in birds, particularly the pine siskin, ...
On a morning walk when the temperature was 36 degrees under a clear blue sky, I heard a bird’s clear, high-pitched call that sounded like tinkling crystal. The bird’s call had me stumped, and I ...