Picking a birding field guide is a little like picking a spouse. You have to find it attractive, of course, but that’s just not enough for the long haul. You need something smart, reliable. Something ...

Have you ever seen a flash of color, heard a whistling song and wondered what bird just flew by? Then bird-watching might be a great hobby for you! Other than a willingness to look carefully and ...

We know that many of the bird species we see during migration/breeding season spend our cold months in warmer places. Costa Rica and Belize are two winter destinations for dozens of the species busy ...

Choosing a birding field guide is a little like choosing a spouse. You have to find it attractive, of course, but that's just not enough for the long haul. You need something smart, reliable.

ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Marc Parnell, an accomplished ornithologist, was born in Greenville, North Carolina, but flew that coop and now resides in Ohio. In February, Parnell released "Birds of Alabama," ...

Having reached the heart of summer means that vacation plans are well underway. Even if travel isn’t in the immediate future, more time will be spent in our yards, local parks and other favorite ...