One of the tropical marsh birds was discovered in a New Bedford backyard exhausted and underweight during a December storm.
Almost every day, beginning in April, I make time (or an excuse) to get out somewhere in my outdoor realm in Carbon County. Birds are the reason. One family of birds that makes their return here is ...
The town serves as the gateway to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, a sprawling 23,000-acre wetland ecosystem that showcases Louisiana’s natural heritage in all its wild glory.
"It's probably the second rarest bird to appear in 60 years at Tophilll Low after 2008's Amur falcon which, at the time, was ...
The white-throated needletail (a type of swift) is the world's fastest bird in level flight, capable of cruising at around ...
The common swift may not have a fancy name, but these small birds are marvels of velocity. Regularly cruising around 110kph ...
RELEASED. A BIRD STRIKE FORCED A PASSENGER FLIGHT FROM SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO TURNAROUND TONIGHT. HORIZON AIR FLIGHT 2026 FROM SACRAMENTO TO SEATTLE HAD JUST TAKEN OFF WHEN THE CREW ...
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
Did you know some birds can actually rest while flying? That’s right: migrant birds in particular can conserve their energy, and even restore it, by sleeping mid-flight. “Many bird species complete ...
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Bee-eater with its catch

A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) holds a bee tightly in its beak. Known for their agility and vibrant colors, these birds expertly catch insects mid-air. Before eating, they skillfully remove ...
The common red cedar does more than its fair share. Every piece of the natural world is important, playing a role in supporting other pieces and keeping the whole shebang stable and resilient. But ...