MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Many runners and joggers are on high alert this time of year as Red-winged blackbirds enter defense ...

Birding: Red-winged blackbirds are fierce defenders of territory. They're the kings of the marsh, these social birds who turn into bullies during breeding season. By VAL CUNNINGHAM.

No bird is too big to escape attack by red-winged blackbirds rigorously defending their territory. Whether it's humans walking by on a path or turkeys feeding nearby, these two-ounce tyrants don't ...

Red-winged blackbirds are one of the most happy-sounding harbingers of spring. If you aren’t familiar with their liquid song, go to a marsh right now and listen, if I can recognize it anyone can.

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. In years past, we’ve had them arrive as ...

Sometimes I like to nerd out on a specific bird. The challenge is to learn something new, and I always do. Today's focus is the red-winged blackbird, a perfectly named harbinger of spring in ...

Red-winged blackbirds have been terrorizing unsuspecting walkers at the Lakefill throughout the spring and summer, swooping down on them, squawking in their ears and flying into their hair.

This video shows the female Red-Winged Blackbird above, and the male below. The red markings on the male’s wings are called epaulets, which he will puff up and display in order to attract a mate.

As I am writing this column on March 22, my weather radio is going off telling me of winter storm warnings for northern Wisconsin. They are calling for 6-8 inches of snow, which will be on top of ...

A red winged blackbird. So, how do we tell the difference between Starlings and the true blackbirds? It’s actually quite easy, but during spring migration they can be a bit confusing.

DAVENPORT (AP) - Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, "The Birds," has come to life across the Quad Cities this spring.