Biologist and ecologist Tyler Hoar predicts the movements of winter finches by analyzing the status of wild food crops such ...

And while derived from innocent intent, the pastime can be lethal to Eugene’s northern finches. Every fall, small-winged birds, often called “winter finches,” migrate to the northern regions ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected].

The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada,” by Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young, published in 2024, is ...

Cassin’s finch, Canadian jay and the black-billed magpie have advantageous diets since they are either omnivores or they rely on seeds, which are easily accessible in the winter through bird feeders.

“And also the bluebirds this winter have been really phenomenal on the suet feeder ... and nyjer seeds — which can attract species like bluebirds, Carolina wrens, finches and more. Do you change the ...