Good looks, sweet songs
Cardinals, one of the backyard’s most beautiful birds, are homebodies, sticking around all year long.
Tag Archive for: Val Cunningham
Swans Trumpet Once Again
Trumpeter swans are back from the brink, but they left one thing behind—the urge to migrate.
Birds On Alert
Why Feeder Birds ‘Freeze’ or Scatter. Danger can lurk in the backyard, and birds are always on the alert for signals that put them on the defensive.
Finches Spread Like Wildfire
Their beautiful, year-round song led to their appeal as caged birds, but they’ve emerged as the ultimate survivors.
Perky and popular
Would chickadees be on most people’s “favorite bird” lists if they were half as bouncy and endearing?
The Miracle Called Migration
Most of our summertime birds will soon be gone, winging their way southward in an awe-inspiring annual ritual.
“Dog days” are prime time for birds
Late summer is a time for birds to kick back a bit and catch their breath before it’s time to start preparing for winter.
Feathery Foster Care
Some bird behavior is driven by instinct, some is learned through experience, and some just seems plain quirky.
A loud call and a flash of blue
It’s sometimes easier to hear kingfishers than see them, but it’s well worth a search to discover these handsome fishing birds.
Spring’s Cold Brought Bright Birds to Feeders
A colorful array of migrants—brilliant orange orioles, vivid blue buntings, black-white-and-pink grosbeaks—livened up our springtime backyards.
