Keith Corliss, an avid birder from West Fargo, photographed this adult Northern mockingbird last week in West Fargo's Rendezvous Park. It is one of two adult Northern mockingbirds seen in the park. It ...

It’s time at last to discuss the most celebrated songbird on the continent: the northern mockingbird. As Audubon put it, “the extent of its compass, the great brilliancy of execution, are unrivaled.

It’s nearing the end of the breeding season, though many birds are still feeding their families away from the nest. I’ve been watching a pair of Northern mockingbirds with two fledglings for the past ...

You’ve heard them. Maybe in the day, maybe all day. Maybe at night, when it seems decent creatures should be in bed. Maybe they’ve added sweet melody to your spring morning. Maybe they’ve kept you ...

I am a birdwatcher and am always excited as I catch various birds migrating through or deciding to spend the summer. This past week I discovered an app that I downloaded on my phone, and I became a ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto wants the wildlife agency to renew efforts to designate a “state bird” that is unique to Florida. “The state bird of Florida ...

Last Sunday started as just another morning at the kitchen window. During the school year, I am a prisoner of “teacher time,” meaning I wake up at 4:30 every morning, whether I want to or not.

The western meadowlark is Wyoming's state bird.

Growing up in rural North Carolina, I remember listening to northern mockingbirds all through the night. Yes, they sing all day and well into the night. One of my favorites was their imitation of the ...