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 ...

Some tiny houses are so ingenious and innovative that they become icons of an entire generation. Among countless cool, dazzling, or simply quirky designs, the Fox Sparrow brings to light the true ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat, range, season, field marks and more!