Barn swallows have been nesting in an old barn in Rye, N.H., for decades. This year, the returning birds will find themselves locked out, and that has ruffled a lot of feathers around town. At this ...

Mosquitoes are among the most irritating pests. In addition to their annoying bites, which can leave you very itchy, some are also vectors for deadly viruses. Fortunately, many birds eat mosquitoes, ...

Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin ...

Barn swallow populations are declining in New Hampshire and Maine, leading to their listing as a species of special concern in Maine. Potential reasons for the decline include loss of open barns, ...

The most wide-spread members of the swallow family, barn swallows wing their way throughout the world, breeding generally in the Northern Hemisphere and wintering throughout most of the Southern ...