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One bird spectacle readily observable in Allegheny County right now comes in the form of 100 purple martins swirling above ...
Sparrows Point residents are fed up with midges, a nuisance insect that is worse this year than most can remember.
Whether we love, hate, or ignore the familiar House Sparrow, its story can teach us about how we relate to the natural world—and each other.
Birds with “house” built into their names are, not surprisingly, common urban residents. Three such birds found in Minnesota include the house wren, house finch and house sparrow. Here’s a quick bio ...
The house sparrow, Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) is a globally widespread exotic and invasive species known for its environmental adaptability. However, recent studies have indicated that degrees ...