“In the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love,” the saying goes. The same may be said of birds. That’s because spring is when most birds turn to family obligations—they mate, ...

The arrival of spring in Erie is marked by budding trees and returning birds in local parks. Various bird species, including red-winged blackbirds and northern cardinals, are becoming more active. An ...

Despite lingering winter weather, lengthening days are triggering early signs of spring in nature. Phenology is the science of how natural cycles, like animal breeding and plant growth, respond to ...

Spring marks an exciting time for bird lovers, as many species make their way back north to look for food and to nest during this season. While the exact timing of peak spring bird migration varies ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Late March is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the outdoors. Mother Nature’s early spring spectacles signal it is time to grab some hiking boots, binoculars, ...

Spring migrations runs between March 1 and June 15. Fall migration runs between August 1 and November 30. Peak spring migration is in April. Birds are on the move as their annual spring migration ...