Signs of the coming of spring are appearing everywhere. So far, I’ve seen robins, red-winged blackbirds, killdeers, herring gulls, grackles, great-blue herons, geese, chipmunks, geese and others.

Robins are one of the most common and recognizable birds we have, and soon we’ll be hearing their melodious songs filling the ...

the first subtle hint of lemon yellow on the male goldfinch is one of the classic signs of spring. To bring these beloved birds to your yard, offer nyjer seed in finch feeders year-round.

Let’s start with the myth that robins are a sign of spring. We definitely see an influx in their numbers during spring migration, but they are a year-round species in Maine and have been for a ...