How to create safe places for backyard songbirds to raise their young in your yard or garden

Millions of years ago, rare hybridization events ignited the genetic sparks that contributed to the bright yellow colors of some birds in the modern wood-warbler family.

Millions of years ago, rare hybridization events ignited the genetic sparks that contributed to the bright yellow colors of some birds in the modern wood-warbler family.

Nearly half of all stopover sites used by migrating birds in North America fall within urban areas.Nearly half of all stopover sites used by migrating birds in North America fall within urban areas.

Almost a century ago, egg-poaching humans drove yellow-legged gulls away from beaches. Now the birds are coming back.

A quick dive into birds' sense of smell.

March was another whirlwind month.

March was another whirlwind month.

A simple series of experiments looked into why Red-breasted Nuthatches use sticky conifer resin to defend against nest predators and competitors.

A simple series of experiments looked into why Red-breasted Nuthatches use sticky conifer resin to defend against nest predators and competitors.

It became my ultimate distraction

Hello dear readers — usually I write a brief column or essay here, but I have to admit the past month has been rougher than usual and I’ve got nothing! One...

Hello dear readers — usually I write a brief column or essay here, but I have to admit the past month has been rougher than usual and I’ve got nothing! One...

New research linking climate, conifer seed production, and siskin irruptions could provide an early warning system for dangerous salmonella outbreaks at bird feeders and among people.

New research linking climate, conifer seed production, and siskin irruptions could provide an early warning system for dangerous salmonella outbreaks at bird feeders and among people.

A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.

A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.

One Western Gull’s most unusual foraging trip.

One Western Gull’s most unusual foraging trip.

They're hiding in plain sight.