It was a frigid March morning when I first heard the pleasant warble of an eastern bluebird outside my bedroom window. From that morning on, each day started with the same pleasant beginning, the song ...

Multiple types of birds at a bird feeder - Nitr/Shutterstock Having a bird feeder in your backyard can indeed be a rewarding experience. There are many things you should be looking for in a bird ...

Cornfields, front porches, basketball games and over-the-fence gossip are all key ingredients for painting the usual picture that comes to mind when describing a small Midwest town. In the case of the ...

We present the first observations of misdirected parental care by Savannah Sparrows (Passerculus sandwichensis) including a rare occurrence of simultaneous incubation. Two females simultaneously ...

The bond between nature and humans is centuries old. Especially when it comes to birds, certain beliefs and omens hold a special place in our lives. Often, we see birds building nests in our windows, ...

University of Oklahoma researcher Dr. Alexandra Bentz has received a prestigious National Science Foundation Early Career ...

Q: A pair of osprey come back to nest on the top of the same telephone pole near my house, year after year. I’m wondering whether they migrate together and do they pair up for life? A: Osprey are well ...

When you think of attracting birds to your garden, you likely imagine a yard filled with tall trees, cozy birdhouses, and a few seed-filled feeders. Surprisingly, there are several advantages of ...

Robert D. "Bob" Gray, 82, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 16, 2025, in Sugar Land, Texas. He was born on August 10, 1943, in Archer City, Texas. Bob graduated from Wichita Falls ...