Editor’s Note: There's a lot to look forward to in spring, including the welcomed hullabaloo of birdsong. The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders, but these sounds ...

Bird mites are tiny parasites that feed on birds but can come into contact with humans. Bird mites do not live on humans and will die without a blood meal from birds. If you suspect bird mites but ...

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In dense leafy forests of the east, the Great Crested Flycatcher lives within the canopy of tall trees in summer. It is more easily heard than seen, its rolling calls echoing through the woods. The ...