We are living in the depths of winter. It’s not the first time for most of us — w e know what it takes. Warmer clothes, ...

Like many in the Northland, I maintain bird feeders throughout winter. Spending money on bird food seems very worth it when I can look out on a subzero morning and watch the antics of these avian ...

I am seeing just a few purple finches at the feeders now. Last year, over a dozen were here on many days in January. Some may migrate to the south […] ...

purple finch and redpoll. None are uncommon, but slow to appear this winter. The presence of finches adds much to feeder watching in late January and the following weeks. Starting with just a few ...

Purple Finches don't have the streaked flanks of ... clear south to southern California. In winter they move out of Canada and are found throughout the Eastern US. They have a rollicking warbled ...

The Miner and News has confirmed large flocks of birds, consisting of roughly 20-40 finches, feeding in groups in the way of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you are an avid birdwatcher or even a casual observer, you are probably aware that there are fewer ...

I saw a photo of two guys on skis on snow-covered Bourbon Street of all places! They actually had blizzard warnings for areas along the coast. Crazy weather for sure and all we have up here is a drab ...

Legendary composer John Williams has the most Oscar nominations of any living person, with 54 nods. Williams has won five times, for his work on "Fiddler on the Roof," "Jaws," "Star Wars," "E.T. the ...

Avid birders are on the hunt for winter plumage, particularly in Uplands Park this ... chestnut-backed chickadees, American robins and purple finches can be found. The downy woodpecker, Anna's ...