Flocks of white gulls show up on Lake Martin during the winter months to feed on schools of minnows that rise to the surface. The larger birds…

If you see a bright yellow flash in the fields around Lake Martin, there’s a good chance you’ve just glimpsed an American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis.

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One of the most distinctive bird calls in our area is made by the Red-winged Blackbird. It’s usually written as “conk-la-lee!” or “o-ka-leeee!…

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Blue Jays are backyard celebrities – loud and active – with show-off colors. If they had thumbs, they’d probably post selfies on Instagram.

A popular and favorite hobby among people is watching and feeding birds during the winter.   Millions of Americans feed birds around their hom…