“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, ...

Searching for a sign that spring is really, truly on its way? Then keep an ear out for the distinctive call of the red-winged blackbird. This boisterous wetland dweller is one of the first migratory ...

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The sound of birds singing is synonymous with spring. As delightful as the tweets and chirps may be, these songs are actually tied to the birds’ survival — and a combination of day length, sunlight ...

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 ...

If you’ve been outside lately, chances are you’ve already heard a few new bird songs. Robins, Finches and Red-winged blackbirds are all calling out to let you know it’s the start of spring migration.