There is something undeniably joyful about watching birds flit between shrubs in the landscape or perch on seed heads in a ...

The bluebird feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates (such as moths, worms, flies, ants, etc.), but they will search for berries, especially in winter. You will often see them perched on wires ...

Q: I watched a beautiful male cardinal feeding an all-brown bird on the roof of my garage. Why would it feed another species? A: That’s a great observation and it indicates how different young ...

From political name-calling to social media meltdowns, public life feels more hostile than ever. But quiet acts of kindness ...

The U.S. Postal Service is launching a set of four "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps on Aug. 1. A sheet of 16 stamps will be $16 ...

Short Sand Beach at Oswald West State Park might just be the remedy you never knew you needed. Tucked away on Oregon’s spectacular northern coastline, this hidden gem offers the kind of natural beauty ...

Discover Nature this week with red, white, and blue in Missouri. This week, in honor of Independence Day, we celebrate red, ...

Unicoi County Summer Count took place Saturday, June 14, with 15 observers in six parties. Sharp-eyed counters tallied 107 ...

You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a bat?” And ...

But that namesake yellow rump and some sunnier side patches are key clues in fall and winter. Wait for a bird to turn around or fly away from you to get a good look at its gleaming keister and ...

Adult male Northern Cardinal plumped up for winter. A chickadee makes a quick visit for a seed halfway through. Cardinalis cardinalis Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images ...

The feathered friends around your home can be picky eaters, so be sure to provide them with their favorite meals.