IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river and no birds sang. It was quiet, like The Duke used to say, “A little too quiet.” ...

Killdeer are probably the most recognizable shore birds in America. This is due in part to where they live. Rather than live ...

Imagine meeting a bird that seems to wave at you with its tail—just like a polite greeting! The Willie Wagtail is a unique bird that moves its tail from side to side like a fan, almost as if it were ...

These craggy islands 27 miles from the Golden Gate are home to hundreds of thousands of birds and marine mammals — and a ...

Banding is controlled by federal and state laws that require permits because it involves capturing and handling birds. All of ...

Do animals have siblings, aunties, or cousins? Can they survive without any family at all? Female gazelles, like this ...

He weighs 2.5 pounds and has a snow-white belly and striking black and white speckled plumage ... This adorable little fellow will let you pet his head and caress his downy feathers.

The bird is calling from within the woodland ... Up close they’re easy to identify: dark, dark brown/black with a very white belly and a large, dark eye stripe. When perched, their white feathered ...

For many locals, a May visit to the Horse Lake Reserve is a well-known time to enjoy scenic views, wildflowers in bloom, and inviting trails. Less known is the reserve’s ...

With spring is full swing and summer not too far away, those that frequent the outdoors are bound to see more snakes slithering in the Show-Me State. Snakes come out to play ...

Anthony Bourdain was one of the most fervent street food promoters, and though he introduced us to many street food ...