As I mentioned in my last column, birds draw on a variety of sounds to communicate. Typical sounds fall into two main groups: relatively long and elaborate songs, used to impress and attract a mate or ...

From somewhere in the backyard, an Eastern towhee says: "Drink your teeeee!" Then, a Carolina wren says: "Tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea." A Northern cardinal chimes in: "Cheer, cheer, cheer, ...

There are over 600 species of wild bird living in the UK, many of which can be found in the hills, fields and forests of our countryside, each one with their own song and appearance. But can you tell ...

Most of us can tell the difference between a Blue Tit and a Blackbird or a Robin and a Wren, but what happens if you close your eyes – can you still tell which bird is which simply by listening to ...

We are fortunate to have many beautiful British birds throughout the country. Some visit our gardens, others are found only ...

To celebrate the beginning of spring in the Gaelic calendar, ornithologist Seán Ronayne is across the schedule on RTÉ lyric fm with a new series to discuss the distinct bird songs, melodies and calls ...