A little gray bird with a white belly is returning to backyards as fall settles in. Known as a snowbird, the dark-eyed junco is a welcome sign of the changing seasons. Here’s how to recognize one and make your yard feel like home.
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are on the move, and September can make a backyard look busier than ever. Here’s why migration brings a sudden rush of tiny travelers—and where they’re headed next.
A White-crowned Sparrow may appear quietly at feeders during migration, but that brief visit can be part of a much longer journey across North America.