One of the great joys of spring is the first appearance of the tree swallows. In my yard, this event almost always occurs in the first week of April; this year was no exception. It was a close call, ...

DOUG: WE DON’T MEAN TO FREAK YOU OUT LIKE A HITCHCOCK MOVIE THIS MORNING, BUT THIS MORNING’S WAKE-UP CALL COMING TO US FROM THE PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ON PLUM ISLAND. THIS IS A CLOUD OF ...

Do Tree Swallows Use Birdhouses? Many backyard birders grow concerned when another species swoops into their bluebird boxes. A closer look at who’s moving in is warranted, since invasive species like ...

A male tree swallow gives a good yawn in the early morning light. This photo shows how wide a swallow can open its mouth when trying to capture flying insects. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON One of ...

For Wildlife Recovery Association's Barb Rogers, tree swallows are swift, smart and stunningly beautiful. However, there is a lot more to them. Their irridescent colors of blue and green flash in the ...

SAUKVILLE – Prairies are rich wildlife habitats. They are so bountiful, in fact, sometimes they even host species that evolved to breed elsewhere. For proof we need only look at two restored ...