While each species has its own lifestyle and timing, scientists and birders alike look to arriving warblers as a sign of spring. What’s more, some of these little creatures travel thousands of miles ...

Moving forward, Cooper and co-authors will build full annual-cycle population models for Kirtland's warblers. This model will help scientists determine how the dangers of migration fit into the ...

Spring migrations runs between March 1 and June 15. Artificial lights and glass windows pose significant threats to migrating birds. Turning off unnecessary lights and adding patterns to windows can ...

Things seem to be progressing nicely with the bird community in and around my meadow. The blue jays and northern cardinals are going through their “ugly duckling” phase, and there are a couple of ...

Peak spring bird migration in Mississippi starts in late April for southern counties and continues into mid-May for central and northern areas. BirdCast provides real-time migration maps and alerts, ...

Male Blackburnian warblers are sometimes called "fire throats" because of their striking flame-orange face and throat. Spring migration is in full swing, which means warbler season is upon us! These ...

Researchers found drier winters impact the likelihood of Kirtland’s warblers surviving migration and their ability to survive the breeding season. Credit: Nathan W. Cooper, Smithsonian’s National Zoo ...