The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is highlighting the Tufted Titmouse and its behavior and habitat.

A black-capped chickadee by any other name is a Poecile atricapillus. That’s the bird’s scientific name, the reference used worldwide to avoid the confusion a list of local names could offer. For ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to literally have a wild bird in hand? Except for bird banders, few of us have ever had this experience — if we approach, birds fly off. But it is possible ...

The Carolina chickadee is a fairly common bird, and is easily attracted to backyard feeders. Since I featured the tufted titmouse last week, I thought it best to feature the bird which is often seen ...

The Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse and white-breasted nuthatch have a reputation of being fearless, curious and friendly.

We have an abundance of black capped and mountain chickadees throughout the winter. How do they do it? They are all of 3.5 ounces and 3-5 inches long — and very active! Chickadees are in the family of ...

Q: I am puzzled and hope that you can answer this for me. This year I have seen not one, but two birds that according to my father's bird guide are rare in new England, according to the maps. I can ...

SOUTH NEWFANE Just before the January thaw came along in late December, I was bringing in an armload of firewood. Through the crisp winter air I heard clear whistled ...