Cambridge Independent

Winter wildlife on the Ouse Washes at WWT Welney

During the very cold snap earlier this month we made a trip to the Wildlife and Wetland Trust’s reserve at Welney on the Ouse ...
The Daily Journal

Winter sparrow

Of the many species of birds, the hawks, owls, eagles, cranes, waterfowl and songbirds that migrate south and spend the winter in our area, there is one bird that probably goes unnoticed by most, and ...
The Gazette

American tree sparrow moves into shrubs for winter | Words on birds

The American tree sparrow is brownish above and paler below. The chest is unstreaked but features an important diagnostic feature, a distinct black central spot. Close inspection of the head pattern ...
Berkshire Eagle

Any day now, the American tree sparrow will return for the winter

As I write this column I am looking out my office window at a world that is enduring its first winter storm of the season. Back in October, we saw the first flakes of snow, but that wasn’t really ...
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

These rare British garden birds are hard to find — have you seen one?

If you're lucky, your garden might provide food, shelter or nesting sites for rare bird species. Learn about some of these ...
The Gazette

American tree sparrow moves into shrubs for winter | Words on birds

Winter in the Rockies reduces the number and diversity of birds. We do get an influx of four junco subspecies: pink-sided, Oregon, slate-colored and white-winged. They winter in our area, far away ...