The red-winged blackbirds are trilling like crazy — especially in the mornings, trying to get the attention of a mate. For the past two or more weeks, I have been getting reports of wild turkeys ...

This species is one of the most widely distributed, abundant, well-known, and well-named birds in North America. Polytypic. Length 8.7". Usually sits in an obvious place or is found in flocks ...

The red-winged blackbird, at home in cattail vegetation of Minnesota’s bountiful wetlands, lakes and rivers, is a welcome ...

Boston.com readers share when it truly feels like spring for them in New England, naming the Boston Marathon and opening day ...

Michigan is transitioning from winter to spring. For proof, listen for the distinctive “conk-la-ree!” song of the red-winged blackbird. These boldly colored migratory birds spend the colder ...

Cold, cruel and unrelenting, February has come and gone. The skating rink that covered our walkway has finally been chipped away. Persephone, the goddess of spring is waiting in the wings, amusing ...

The massive annual spring migration of America's birds – millions of them – is underway. Here's how to follow along at home.

Last week, on the last day of February, two grackles showed up at our feeders. It was our first grackles at the feeders this season. We could hear red-winged blackbirds singing their spring songs ...