The most common bird I see around my town is probably the House Sparrow. This little bird is quite cute and I like watching them flit around and interact with one another… even despite knowing that ...

What Does a Fox Sparrow Look Like? Even a short visit from a fox sparrow — and that’s all we get most of the time — is a reason for birders to rejoice. These large sparrows are notable for their ...

KIAWAH ISLAND — Aaron Given trudged through frigid, ankle-high water as dawn climbed lazily over the eastern horizon, tinting the salt marshes golden-red as it bloomed. The sun offered little warmth ...

The incessant chirps and gregarious lifestyles of house sparrows qualify them as extremely talkative and social little birds to appreciate as we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Rare birds of any kind, any time of year, are a special treat for birders. And in case you didn’t know, we’re looking for rare birds every time we go out. It’s the endless treasure hunt. But most days ...

NEWTOWN, Conn.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal petition today with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking protection for the saltmarsh sparrow under the Endangered Species Act.

I am guilty of a statement concerning a group of birds of our area. The statement is that these small birds are sometimes overlooked or ignored by observers (myself included) searching diligently for ...