In the early part of April, there were sometimes two dozen mallards on my mostly icy home pond. There was one male who was not fully “dressed’” —while all the other males in the group had long since ...

One of the hardiest sparrows, this is the only one likely to winter in much of the far northern United States and southern Canada, where the dark-eyed junco can also be found. At that season it is ...

Meet the Russet Sparrow: the lesser-known, but just as fascinating, cousin of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow. With different plumage, habitat preferences and nesting behaviour, there’s more to distinguish ...

ANOTHER LIFE:IN LAST WEEK'S COLUMN, a lonely blackbird launched his territorial song. Since then, a wren has chanced a bold solo, his tail well cocked, and a great tit has been pumping his bicycle ...

Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow. The tree sparrow looks like a freshly-scrubbed house sparrow; with its russet cap, white cheeks and smarter appearance. Show more Tweet of the Day is a ...