One of the ­oldest forms of hunting, falconry has evolved into a modern sport with a thousand variations. For this bird ...

The bald eagle has finally became the official U.S. bird, and many Native Americans are thrilled to see it finally get the ...

The eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, is the most easily recognized flycatcher in our area with its sharp black and white ...

The bald eagle is now the official bird of the United States, nearly 250 years after it was first used as a symbol of the ...

What comes to mind when you hear the word “vulture”? Now, imagine that vulture making a meal of a dead skunk, and what comes ...

I have drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicada lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder.” – Terri Guillemets This past week brought the sounds of cicadas ...

Some Native Americans traditionally bestow bald eagle feathers at ceremonies to mark achievements, such as graduations, and as a form of reverence for the bird ...

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 ...

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 ...