A quiet moment of survival — the sharp-eyed Eurasian Sparrowhawk bends low to sip from the riverbank. See how birds of prey ...

Inmates at Dumfries prison have been building bird nesting boxes to help bolster the population of common swifts in the ...

Ten common bird species can be found year-round in the Wilmington area. Each bird has unique characteristics, such as the Blue Jay's mimicry or the Northern Cardinal's singing ability. The article ...

"Destroy the lot of them." He then proceeds to kick down a stone stack. The 57-year-old, who works as a chartered engineer, ...

For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the ...

Kererū are attracted to the nectar in kōwhai trees. Having birds in the garden gives a feeling of life and vitality, seeing them among the plants, looking for insects or nectar. Generally, the ...

Magpies may not be a pesky Australian import—new research finds their ancestors thrived in NZ a long time ago by Vanesa De Pietri, Paul Scofield, Trevor H. Worthy, The Conversation ...

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Falconry is an ancient sport going back thousands of years. In Shakespeare’s time, it was a way of putting food on the dinner ...

The top federal lab on native bees is set to close under President Trump’s budget. LAUREL, Maryland — Sam Droege, sporting worn hiking boots and blue jeans, walked through a lush field of tall grass ...

A moorhen is about 32-35 cm long with a wing span of 50-55cm. They are a common breeding species found here, typically on wetland, all year round. Both sexes look similar and a moor hen is smaller ...