Ornithologists say the chirping of birds at daybreak is part of their mating ritual. They tell me that increasing daylight, especially in the spring and early summer, triggers the mating instinct in ...

Precious Budgie 'Singing Himself to Sleep' Will Instantly Make Anyone's Day originally appeared on Parade Pets. Budgies and smaller Parakeet species don't get the love they deserve, if you ask me.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Waking up to birds chirping can be relaxing. Waking up to a bird squawking in the middle of the night– well that’s just irritating ...

Night owl, early bird — humans have associated different types of birds with different times of day since the dawn of time. And while some birds are more known for getting up with the sun, there are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — If you’ve ever been up before the ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

The sound of a bird chirping is nature’s alarm clock. It somehow creates a sense of peace as you open your eyes to get your day started. But one thing you might never recall is hearing birds at night.

The chirping or singing of birds isn't just a pleasant sound; it has much spiritual significance across cultures and throughout history. Birds usually sing to defend their territory or attract mates, ...

When darkness sweeps across the landscape during a total solar eclipse, unusual things start happening. Fooled by the false dusk, birds stop singing, crickets start chirping, and bees return to their ...