Plus, life in the tropics, a test for seed freshness and “tin horn” nuthatches heading our way.

Explore the world’s most beautiful singing birds, from the Northern Cardinal to the Song Thrush, showcasing vivid images, melodic calls, and the fascinating habitats behind their unforgettable songs.

When I interviewed Brooks Robinson for my book on Orioles history in 1999, he turned the tables at one point and asked me a ...