Rock Wren is an apropos name for a bird that lives in sparsely vegetated, arid and rocky canyons. These birds breed on talus slopes, scrublands and dry washes, from desert to alpine in western North ...

You likely know that most birds lay eggs in early spring, but what about those nests you see full of baby chicks even later in the year? They may have made you wonder about birds who lay their eggs at ...

Ms. Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, reports from Nashville on flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Of all the nest boxes in our yard, the Carolina chickadees always choose ...

There's nothing like a wren on a cold, blustery winter's day to teach a quick lesson in the resilient spirit shared by all our fine feathered friends. Although not particularly suited to cold ...