The evening of May 12, an estimated 1.1 million birds crossed over Monroe County during spring migration. Most migratory birds fly at night, which can make them difficult to see but provides ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Birds are especially active and visible as they prepare for breeding,” Brittingham said. “Males sing to attract mates and ...

Which warbler is which? Take a closer look. Male yellow-rumped warblers and magnolia warblers have similarly bright backsides ...

If you’ve ever complained about air travel, imagine what it’s like for a migrating songbird. Take for example, the prothonotary (pro-thon-uh-ter-ee) warbler. It’s a bright golden bird about 5 inches ...

A new study shows environmental conditions in migratory birds' winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring migration and the breeding season. A new study from researchers at the ...

From hummingbirds along the Gulf Coast to warblers in the treetops, spring migration turns every Southern state into a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Spring in the South does not arrive quietly. It sings. As temperatures warm and days stretch longer, birds across the region grow noticeably more active. In an interview with Margaret Brittingham, a ...