In my yard in Decatur the other morning, an unseen bird in a shrub belted out something that sounded like, “Drink your teeeee!” I knew immediately that it was an Eastern towhee. Then, a loud “cheerily ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds — one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies — is a joy like no other. It’s not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...

Every birder knows the wonderful feeling of hearing a new bird, followed by the desire to discover what bird you heard and then the thrill of correct identification. Whether you are a new birder with ...

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

In between snowstorms lately, we’ve been able to enjoy the sounds of spring as our feathered friends wing north again for summer. Everyone knows the sound of a Canada goose honking and probably a ...

Bird song is beautiful and fascinating. I love hearing the first songs of returning lazuli buntings, western tanagers and Bullock’s orioles this time of year. And it’s fun to chase down some mystery ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds – one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies – is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...

LINDSEY – As the Biggest Week in American Birding winds down, a number of mobile apps can help the public continue the birding adventure. Deb Nofzinger, a naturalist with the Sandusky County Park ...

Heard a chirp or spotted a flutter? These free apps identify backyard birds by sight or sound — no binoculars or in-depth bird knowledge required.

In between snowstorms lately, we’ve been able to enjoy the sounds of spring as our feathered friends wing north again for summer. Everyone knows the sound of a Canada goose honking and probably a ...