Days started getting longer on Dec. 23, which means spring was on its way before Christmas. That’s kind of weird, when you think about it. I always pay attention to the birds around that time to see ...

“In the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love,” the saying goes. The same may be said of birds. That’s because spring is when most birds turn to family obligations—they mate, ...

Bird migrations offer a lot more than the drama of seeing a whole bunch of birds on the move. For many species, the songs and calls they make on the journey characterize the migration as much as the ...

Michigan is transitioning from winter to spring. For proof, listen for the distinctive “conk-la-ree!” song of the red-winged blackbird. These boldly colored migratory birds spend the colder months in ...

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Song allows the bird to "speak" better than and other family of creatures. It is the perfect medium for communicating over long distances, or when it is hard to see the singer - and the audience: for ...

Mornings these days resound with bird song, and it's a cheerful start to my day. The crimson-plumed male northern cardinal is one of the first songsters at the break of day. He sits atop a bush in my ...

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Walk outside and listen. Spring has officially begun and bird songs are everywhere. But, what are those birds serenading you every day? A list compiled by the website Stacker of the top birds spotted ...