April is the time of year when we can enjoy the chirping of a variety of birds. From mid-February through May, I head to the mountains and forests whenever possible to photograph beautiful birds in ...

At first I suspected they didn’t borrow from any particular bird species, Susan. I thought the electronic “chirp” may have been created out of thin air by engineers using computers. All that’s needed ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

Hattie Grimm (pictured above) is the Charles Allis Art Museum’s artist in residence and creator of its new art exhibit called “BIRD BODY”. Think about the last time you noticed a bird. Was it soaring ...

The first sight of the new dawn rolls in with almost evocative sceneries. The morning dew sits fresh on the leaves. The ...

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

During mating season, Long-billed Hermit males gather in groups for a talent contest called a “lek.” From a perch, one male begins a courtship ritual that starts with a series of chirps. Other males ...

irds. For many people, their chirping and singing is the soundtrack of summer. Some 280 bird species have been observed in El Paso County, and many of them like to call our backyards home. And many of ...

Birdwatching has become a popular hobby, and we found the best gifts for bird lovers. Find unique gifts for avid birders, ...