Urban living often distances us from nature, yet with a few thoughtful changes, food, water, shelter and safety, even a tiny ...

It’s easy to lump all sparrow bird types together: “Yep, looks like a sparrow to me.” You can find at least 33 species of native sparrows across the country. And while their plumage won’t sweep you ...

The incessant chirps and gregarious lifestyles of house sparrows qualify them as extremely talkative and social little birds to appreciate as we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Sparrows are a difficult group nicknamed LBJs, aka little brown jobs. Most are indeed small and brown and look similar. A closer inspection with binoculars reveals key features to secure the ID. The ...

A few simple steps in your garden can make a big difference to help birds through cold weather... we asked expert birdwatcher ...

Like many in the Northland, I like to feed birds during the winter. Though there are some who keep their feeders stocked throughout the year, I begin the feeding as we reach November. With chilly ...

A few months ago, I wrote a column about the largest birds in our area. It’s easy for everyday people to think of birds in everyday terms, dismissing sparrows and blackbirds as insubstantial and ...

Bruce Beehler is a local naturalist and author of 12 books, including “Natural Encounters” and “Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.” David Wilcove is a professor of ecology, ...

Peter Rabbit's eyes twinkled when Jenny Wren said that she must look her old house over to see if it was fit to live in. "I can save you that trouble," said he. "What do you mean?" Jenny's voice was ...

Transform your balcony into a welcoming haven for birds by providing essential resources like food, water, and shelter.