From colorful painted buntings to majestic pileated woodpeckers, discover the diverse bird species making appearances in backyards this season.

Worried about spring's arrival in western New York? A local birder explains why migratory birds will return, bringing warmer weather despite the cold.

While many Canadians may not be particularly fond of winter, the season is critical for numerous reasons, especially for the ...

Seasons don’t arrive on a given day, but as slow transitional moments with different markers signaling the warming or cooling ...

Drift a lazy Illinois river, paddle quiet ponds, and unwind where wildlife, calm water, and reclaimed wild land create the ...

Feathers are of course key to their winter success – these marvels of natural engineering are almost weightless yet extremely tough and weatherproof - take that, Gore-Tex. Layers of down and contour ...

Looking for a peaceful escape in Illinois? This hidden lake retreat offers calm water, quiet trails, and a perfect break from the everyday hustle.

Blackbirds are having hard time staying alive in the Southeast.Just a few days after 3,000 blackbirds fell from the sky in Arkansas, about 500 birds dropped ...

This is the time of the winter when the higher angle of the sun’s rays becomes such that melting of snow and ice on roads and sidewalks starts to noticeably speed up, albeit in fits and starts, sunny ...

For over 100 years, North America and many other parts of the world have made the birds in their area count by participating in the Christmas Bird Count. The count […] ...

In a state blessed with natural beauty from the Berkshires to Cape Cod, Salisbury Beach State Reservation holds its own as a ...

Hidden in the southwestern corner of Idaho lies a natural wonder so unexpected, it feels like you’ve stumbled through a ...