Every now and then I’m surprised at something in nature. I get a little thrill when seeing something for the first time or learning something new. Recently I was out photographing red-necked ...

This short fragment was first composed for inclusion in James Johnson's Scots Musical Museum where it was published in 1796.

People often describe the house wren as plain because the bird has simple brown colors. But don't disregard these backyard guests. House wrens measure 4 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches.

Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know ...

Migration: most birds in North America migratory. Major spring movement follows that of the winter wren; major fall movement precedes that of the Winter. Winter: generally as breeding, but with ...

football-shaped nests to shield them from snakes and other birds, the Arizona State Parks & Trails website states. A July 28, 1985, article in The Republic described the sound of the cactus wren ...