House finches are small songbirds. Males have rosy red heads and chests, while females are brownish. These birds are native ...
On Oct. 22, I introduced my wonderful readers to the “Winter Finch Forecast” that is issued annually by the Finch Research Network. There are some outstanding scientists out there who are monitoring ...
While the trees in your yard are most attractive to nesting birds, they might also choose your garage. Whether you can remove ...
A tiny bird, the Glacier Finch, thrives in the Andes mountains. It builds nests directly on glaciers, a unique survival strategy. This behaviour offers protection from predators and helps regulate ...
Brood parasites like the cuckoo lay eggs in other species' nests to avoid parenting duties. Birds like the Asian Koel have evolved eggs that perfectly mimic their host's eggs. Cuckoo and honeyguide ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s nesting season, which means hundreds of bird species are looking for a spot to settle down. Sometimes they choose some unfavorable locations, and that’s exactly what ...
It’s that time of year here in our neck of Pennsylvania when it’s prime nesting season for our feathered friends. Case in point: Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These ...
It’s that time of year here in our neck of Pennsylvania when it’s prime nesting season for our feathered friends. Case in point: Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These ...
Many of our favorite songbirds use birdhouses for nesting and staying warm in winter. Birdhouses provide a suitable place for birds to raise young when the habitat doesn't—which is often the case in ...