A series of twittering notes serve as the song of the barn swallow. In southern Minnesota, we enjoy their musical chattering beginning about mid-April when they return from South America. We, too, can ...

Barn swallows have returned in full force, sometimes seeming to completely take over the barn and ranch. Uncertain when the unique birds started arriving this spring or when they left last year. When ...

For more on small drones inspired by birds and other flying animals, see SN’s feature “Flying animals can teach drones a thing or two.” Last summer, biophysicist Douglas Warrick spent eight hours each ...

Throughout North America, Europe and Asia, the barn swallow wings its way into hearts with its graceful swooping flight and cheerful squeaky calls. In fact, this beloved songbird has such a long ...

Every year, people in Southern California famously mark the days to the return of the swallows to Capistrano. When the swallows return, they know spring has arrived. I've got a little house north of ...