Of ice and fire: “I was not blessed like saints of old, many of whom found a contemplative vocation at an early age,” our columnist writes. “But I have been blessed with enough time behind me to begin ...

Nest boxes can encourage owls to stick around your yard, but it's best if they're made of untreated wood. This centuries-old ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The smallest owl in Florida is becoming more rare. Experts in Pinellas County said the Eastern Screech Owl’s population has been declining in the southeastern U.S. over the ...

If you travel to remote ponds in New Hampshire you may see a small colorful bird that was once threatened with extinction. (via NH Chronicle) ...

Back in the 1980s I was a bird-banding assistant in southwest Ohio at a county nature preserve. I would remove songbirds from mist nets and place them in paper sacks ...

Will birds use dog hair for building their nests? Find out if experts say you should put out extra pet hair for nesting birds.

When I was growing up, my grandparents’ farm had a fence post that housed eastern bluebirds. These gorgeous little birds were ...

Learn which birds are most likely to settle into a birdhouse in your backyard and what you can do to make the space more ...

In 2024, scientists split the House Wren into seven species. Of the bunch, six can only be found in the tropics, but the ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is highlighting the Tufted Titmouse and its behavior and habitat.

I have spent many hours looking out our window into the backyard. It gives Melissa and me great pleasure. The same can be said for the joy of watching the many birds that visit and reserve their bit ...

Chickadees replace 30 percent of their old neurons to make room for new memories in their hippocampus. The expansion of the hippocampus is one of the most impressive aspects of any bird. Seasonal ...