John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an American naturalist and essayist, active in the conservation movement in the United States. He is reputed to have penned the poem, The Hermit Thrush, inspired by the ...

When we begin to hear birdsong as language, and not as something they do for our amusement, we hear the intention of survival ...

Decades of cognitive research reveal that parrots can understand what numbers represent. Here’s how these birds use them to ...

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

Everyone – from experienced birders to novices – are invited to help scientists better understand how bird populations are ...

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 15. Friday Lunar New ...

At coastal colonies, Arctic Terns operate as a coordinated warning system. The Wildlife Trusts describes colonies as noisy for a reason: when young are at risk, adults dive at intruders with sharp ...

Fun fact: Almost all owls have eyes that are proportionately large to their heads for increased visibility during low-light hours, but the Great Gray Owl's peepers are especially big—roughly the size ...

Do these songs actually have hidden meanings, or were their true meanings hiding in plain sight this entire time?

Many people wonder when looking at their garden or park: Is that a blackbird or a thrush? The surprising answer: There’s no ...

From record-breaking wins to unexpected controversies, the 2026 Grammy Awards delivered no shortage of jaw-dropping moments.

Gardeners hoping to attract smaller birds such as blue tits are advised to make one key change to encourage them to spend more time in their gardens – and it’s not just about the food they put out ...