Then, on March 1, I awake to the sound of red-winged blackbirds, twee-ing and twee-ing as they greet the dawn. Yes! Red-wings are true harbingers of spring ... landing on a low branch and watching the ...

The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking red throat ... as these speedy little birds can beat their wings 53 times a second and fly in an acrobatic style matched by few ...

Manitoba birdwatchers have been happy to see more sightings of the red-headed woodpecker in the last few years.