Walking along a river trail recently, some birding friends and I stopped to stare in astonishment at an unusual sight, a hummingbird flitting near the base of a big oak. Almost at ground level, she ...

Plus, pocket-sized owls hooting, few family reunions in the bird world and a visit by robins’ handsome cousin.

Chipping sparrows sail in to perch regularly on the uppermost twig of one in a clump of native eastern red cedars, always a little caterpillar or bug dangling from their beaks. Then they drop down ...

If you see a Cooper’s or Sharp-shinned Hawk in your yard, consider taking down the bird feeder for a few days. Cardinals at a feeder are easy prey for a hawk. Removing the feeder will encourage the ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bird watching is a popular pastime. In fact, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, there were about 96 million birders over 16 years ...

Cardinals are a favorite bird of many, even if you don't root for the professional baseball team that shares their name. The male's bright red plumage pops against backyard greenery, and their songs ...

BANCROFT, Neb. -- For most of us, one of America's favorite songbirds is found in our backyards. For 83-year-old Pauline Sorensen, the red birds can be found all over her house in an extensive ...