House finches are small songbirds. Males have rosy red heads and chests, while females are brownish. These birds are native ...

DEAR JOAN: A pair of house finches decided to make their nest in one of the eaves of my house. After they built the nest, things were quiet for at least four to five weeks as they apparently were ...

Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Spring is proceeding apace in this yard, despite my worst fears. For 28 of the 29 years ...

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Looking for birding opportunities close to home? Birds with “house” built into their names are, not surprisingly, common urban residents. Three such birds found in Minnesota include the house wren, ...