This is the time of year when the lingering summer shows us some signs of autumn just around the corner. The phasing out of summer’s oppressive heat and humidity is a welcome early harbinger of fall.

We do not expect to hear it said but a man mentioned he had heard his first robin. But of course, we hear birds more often than we see them. A sound, a bird’s call, is as accurate a confirmation, ...

To many, seeing a robin is an early sign of spring. (Is that true? We break down the facts — and myths — behind the “first robin of spring.”) As a result, some people believe that the robin bird ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — It's that time of year again. The temperatures are cold. The trees are leafless and powdered with a beautiful layer of snow. And on a personal note, another sure sign of winter is ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The planet’s birds make a lot of different sounds communicating a ...

Q: Why is a robin bashing his beak into my car's outside mirror, and pooping down the side of the car, too? A: Your car's mirror is reflecting the robin's image back to him, making the bird think that ...

DEAR JOAN: My backyard feeders have been visited — on the ground only — by a bird with black and white wings, orange sides and white breast. It is almost the size of a robin, but a little smaller. I ...