From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family during summer.

I sat on the railing of the boardwalk to watch the aerial display, a display every bit as impressive as the air shows put on by the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds. All around and above me and ceaselessly ...

I sat on the railing of the boardwalk to watch the aerial display, a display every bit as impressive as the air shows put on by the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds. All around and above me and ceaselessly ...

Hosts of brood parasites defend their nests against parasitism by aggression and subsequently, if parasitized, by rejection of the parasite egg or nestling. Cuckoos have evolved plumage mimicry with ...

Within the range of more ordinary cup-like woven nests, there is a lot of variation in construction, using different materials Among the thousands of bird species there is great variation in nesting ...

An adult barn swallow has a forked tail with white spots near the bottom edge, and a rust-colored chin. Photo by Rick Lewis. When perched, an adult’s dark, shiny back contrasts with a cream-colored ...

It was — for far more than one reason — for the birds. Barn swallows — with their young tucked in a pair of nests built in the low-ceiling between two rows of stanchioned cows — were my ...

After the frenzy of searching for migratory birds and spring wildflowers in May, it’s time to enjoy nature in June before the extreme heat sets in. My sister and I found the perfect place to do so, ...

They don’t always build nests in barns. Often barn swallows will nest under bridges in large numbers. And sometimes a pair will build a nest against the ceiling on an open porch. I photographed this ...

I made it to Texas this week. The swallows were here first. I’m back to visit a friend and continue my quest to eat all the smoked brisket in the Lone Star State. My physician refuses to endorse my ...

LITTLETON, Colo. — Tenants of the Mountain Gate apartments in Littleton say a persistent bird infestation has made their homes unlivable for yet another spring, citing concerns about health, safety ...

Mosquitoes are among the most irritating pests. In addition to their annoying bites, which can leave you very itchy, some are also vectors for deadly viruses. Fortunately, many birds eat mosquitoes, ...