Look at that spot-chested young robin, hopping blithely across the lawn, stopping here and there as it searches for a meal. And take note of a young blue jay perched on a branch, gulping down a ...

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The American robin is one of the most familiar backyard birds in the U.S.—so familiar, in fact, it’s the official state bird of Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Michigan. With their bright orange bellies ...

With early nesting season beginning in February, many of our resident garden birds are already scouting for suitable sites to make their home. But simply hanging a nest box and hoping for the best isn ...

Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe place for eggs and nestlings. Nearly all birds use a nest of some kind, ...

Building a new bird house is great and all, but if you installed it without considering these important tips, you might have a perpetually empty nest.

Robins are a cherished British garden bird, and these delightful creatures will soon be seeking nesting locations as early as January. To transform your garden into an appealing home for them, bird ...

If you live in a city or suburb, it can be hard to feel surrounded by nature. But next time you step outside, pause, look and listen — even in the most densely populated areas, birds are almost ...

It’s that time of year here in our neck of Pennsylvania when it’s prime nesting season for our feathered friends. Case in point: Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These ...

Robins are everywhere once again. The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory bird. Seasonal movements between breeding and wintering grounds, occurring twice a year, are inherently risky.

Spring is top breeding season for many animals, and if you start noticing different nests around your home, here is how to ...

On the same spring day in Wisconsin, from Kenosha to Superior and in habitats from wild to urban, one bird species is ubiquitous: the American robin. And we don't have any difficulty seeing or ...