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6 Birds You’ll Likely Spot This Winter—and How to Attract Them to Your Feeder

Often mating for life, pairs of cardinals can frequently be seen together at bird feeders, munching on seed. Provide a feeder ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Little brown birds are sometimes the most interesting

In early October, the white-throated sparrows returned to your yard from breeding areas in New England and across the Canadian provinces. Their favorite food is white millet, which is cast to the ...
The Vindicator

Brown birds flocking to the feeder

CANFIELD — Several years ago, I relocated our bird feeders from the backyard to the pergola over our deck. Yes, it is messy requiring a thorough spring cleanup, but there are also two advantages. One: ...
Evansville Courier & Press

For the Birds: Three wrens bring three different personalities

Doesn't everyone love wrens? Here, three species brighten our days. Year-round, only one stays. Another comes in summer to raise families. Now, with winter setting in, the one most rare has arrived.

What is your nemesis bird? The one that always eludes you? Maybe it's this one

Why squint in search of a dinky red-breasted nuthatch when you can scan the skies for a rare raptor with a seven-foot wing ...
Wicked Local

Winging it: Winter wrens are tiny brown birds with dark barring on their wings and tails

Parker Ridge, Newburyport: Cooper’s Hawk, Turkey Vulture, American Crow, Blue Jay, European Starling, Common Grackle, Northern Flicker, White-breasted Nuthatch ...
Berkshire Eagle

Hearing birds you don’t see? A brown thrasher could be creating those calls

It was one of those stunning September mornings. The air was crisp, the sky was full of high clouds, and a light dew had fallen during the night. My walk through the meadow required a little care to ...
Columbus Dispatch

Charlie Brown Bird Rescue finds homes for exotic birds in need

Startling squawks, rhythmic ca-caws and sweet trills resembling a song fill the North Side home of Amanda Brown and Kristen Smith most hours of the day. A green-winged macaw named Harry might be ...