This adult fox sparrow only presented itself in this perfect pose for 26 seconds, but I was ready for it. / Photo by Bill Danielson Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news ...

There is wisdom in the old saying, “Make hay while the sun shines.” The basic idea is that when conditions are good, make the most of them. This is true with many aspects of human life, but in my ...

There are lots of sparrows. Excepting birders, they get little play or press. I was mildly self-disgusted to scroll back through the roster of nearly 400 Dispatch columns I’ve written to date and see ...

Today, Brooklyn Bird Watch features the House Sparrow. So far Brooklyn Bird Watch has featured several species of Sparrow, including the Fox Sparrow, the White Throated Sparrow, and the Song Sparrow, ...

Two weeks ago, I told you about the two crowned sparrows: the white-crowned sparrow and the golden-crowned sparrow. They are perhaps our two most notable autumn arrivals when it comes to neighborhood ...

Yolo Audubon’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 20, will feature Steve Hampton, who has been involved with the local Audubon chapter for many years. Hampton heads the Christmas Bird Count, is a ...

Fall is always a great time to look for rare and unusual bird species that might come to your yard. This fall was no exception for me with two new yard birds, A fox sparrow (number 106) and a ...

Sparrows are small, common birds found worldwide. They belong to the family Passeridae, often called "true sparrows". These plump, brown, and grey birds are known for their short tails and strong, ...

LES WINKELER For the Southern Nov 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2023 Vendors at baseball parks used to hawk their wares with these words, “Buy your scorecards here. You can’t tell the players without a scorecard.” ...