The early namers of birds also worked mostly with specimens. Hence names more appropriate for identification in the hand ...

A: Robins in our region raise two families each summer, but they almost always build a new nest for each brood. As you can imagine, the chicks take a toll on their nest, leaving behind a stretched-out ...

From intimate mating moments of shorebirds to scenic views of soaring raptors, here are the runner-up images in our annual ...

For more than 70 years, a 490-acre county park located just south of Tehachapi has welcomed locals and visitors alike.

Mark Harmon crouches low next to log number 219: a moss-covered western hemlock tree trunk, five meters long, lying dead on ...

Carrion crows learn to use tools with training, showing precision, flexibility, and intelligence once thought rare.

Forest ecologist Mark Harmon has been exhaustively examining dead logs for 40 years, and he’s found a complex world few ...

Ever stumbled upon a place so breathtaking you can’t believe it’s been hiding in your home state all along? Lake Hope State Park in McArthur, Ohio is that magical unicorn of natural getaways – a 2,983 ...

Madison Blue Spring State Park in tiny Lee, Florida, isn’t just another pretty swimming hole – it’s nature’s masterpiece, a crystalline oasis that makes you question whether you’re still in the ...

The woodpecker is known for its unique habit of pecking tree bark in search of insects and to create nesting cavities. With strong beaks and sharp claws, these birds play an important role in ...

The Woodpecker is a fascinating bird species known for its strong beak and remarkable ability to peck into tree bark in ...

Visitors got a closer look at one of Minnesota’s most colorful backyard birds during a “Hands-On Bluebirding” program last ...