IN 1958, UNDER the rule of Mao Zedong, China began the Great Leap Forward, a four-year attempt to transform the country from an agrarian society into a modern industrialised one. It was a disaster: ...

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Q: A pair of osprey come back to nest on the top of the same telephone pole near my house, year after year. I’m wondering whether they migrate together and do they pair up for life? A: Osprey are well ...

Multiple types of birds at a bird feeder - Nitr/Shutterstock Having a bird feeder in your backyard can indeed be a rewarding experience. There are many things you should be looking for in a bird ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A new look is coming to one of Cherry Street Mission’s facilities. The organization has been awarded a grant to make improvements to The Sparrow’s Nest, the Mission’s women’s ...

Since I first started putting up bluebird nesting boxes back in 2016, I have had to think about a much less-beloved bird, the house sparrow, that also loves nesting in these boxes. House sparrows are ...

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, ...

GRUNDY, Va. (WJHL) – It’s almost time for the return of the 4th annual ‘Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem’ festival. This year’s event is slated for July 24-26 at 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road in Grundy, ...

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at: [email protected] or 978-204-2976. Odiorne Point, Rye, N.H: ...