The hornworm is a common name for a sphinx moth’s caterpillar (larvae). One species of hornworm is called the “tomato hornworm” because it loves to munch on the leaves of tomato plants. Another ...

Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they ...

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center hosted a "Birds of Prey" event on July 16, featuring live raptors, including owls ...

I spotted an osprey in Michigan diving for fish—and it stopped me in my tracks. This story blends birdwatching, beginner-friendly photography tips, and a gentle reminder that you don’t have to travel ...

Toucan Natural selection was cooking when it came up with these guys. Just an insane extravaganza of a bill, it is useful for reaching the fruit that makes up a toucan’s diet, but, surprisingly, that ...

A summer of birdwatching reveals nesting mysteries, territorial truce, and daily song as local species — from phoebes to ...