Hitchcock’s The Birds is one of the most iconic thrillers of classic cinema. What few people know is that the movie was inspired by a real-life event.  Whether you’re pondering the...

Members of the corvid family, such as different types of jays, ravens, and crows, are known for their loud and varied vocalizations. Blue jays, in particular, are recognized for their loud calls,...

The sight of the small, but mighty hummingbird arrives with the blooms of gardens and wildflowers. Many people set up colorful, red hummingbird feeders, offering these creatures sweet nectar. As...

Often, bird seed can be seen in excess laying on the ground under bird feeders. While an adventurous squirrel may be partly to blame, most often, the birds have thrown the seed out of the...

Although many bird species have similar appearances, blue jays stand out, thanks to their vibrant blue plumage. Not only that, but their loud and distinctive call clearly announces their...

Blue jays are corvids, though they are much more colorful than their crow cousins. However, the description of a group of crows as a “murder” might better fit blue jays in some birdwatchers’...