Flips the birds
Chris Cunningham doesn’t have anything against the Brown Thrasher — except that it migrates and provides no edible or economic value. He just wants the Georgia state bird to mean a little more to its state.

Borel seeking unique triple
NEW YORK - A Cajun, a cowboy and a tough little gelding have teamed up to make this Triple Crown season one to remember. In today's Belmont Stakes, Cajun rider Calvin Borel will be reunited with trainer Chip Woolley's Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in an attempt to become the first jockey to win the Triple Crown on different horses.

Leschper: ABCs of turkey hunting can help gobbler fans bring home the bird
Spring turkey hunting can be a humbling experience.

Make Speedy Bird Racers
Ready, set, fly! You'll soon see flocks of birds flying back from the southern states--another mark of spring's arrival. Let your kids participate in the spring migration by making colorful birds to race on a string. Place some gummy-candy worms in a bowl at the end of the line to reward the winning bird of each race. It's a great group activity and party game.