Walking along a river trail recently, some birding friends and I stopped to stare in astonishment at an unusual sight, a hummingbird flitting near the base of a big oak. Almost at ground level, she ...

Could you build a simple, cup-shaped bird nest, like that of a Northern cardinal, strong enough to withstand the vicissitudes of spring weather and hold three to five nestlings? I accepted that ...

Just outside my home-office window, I noticed a bird’s nest about 4 feet high in some leafless shrubbery on a cold, winter’s day. I had not seen the nest in summer when it was hidden by green ...

Plus, pocket-sized owls hooting, few family reunions in the bird world and a visit by robins’ handsome cousin.

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at ...

BANCROFT, Neb. -- For most of us, one of America's favorite songbirds is found in our backyards. For 83-year-old Pauline Sorensen, the red birds can be found all over her house in an extensive ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bird watching is a popular pastime. In fact, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, there were about 96 million birders over 16 years ...

Six years ago, an Alabama photographer’s photos of a rare yellow cardinal captivated the nation on numerous national news outlets after being first reported on AL.com. Now, a bird with the same ...

Create a cardinal haven outside your home with this essential guide. Treasured by bird enthusiasts for their song, beauty, and mating habits, creating a suitable environment will bring cardinals to ...