Looking for birding opportunities close to home? Birds with “house” built into their names are, not surprisingly, common urban residents. Three such birds found in Minnesota include the house wren, ...

Each spring, birders eagerly wait the return of so many bright and colorful birds like orioles, hummingbirds, and warblers. But, what about northern house wrens? Do wrens migrate? I know a lot of ...

The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) presents remarkable gusto in a small package. The tiny, energetic bird, with its inconspicuous brownish-gray plumage, is the most common of at least nine ...