Spotted lanternflies are spreading in parts of Rhode Island around Providence, but natural checks on their population are an ...

What Do Male and Female Painted Buntings Look Like? You probably recognize common feeder birds by color. Red? Cardinal. Blue? Blue jay. Yellow? Goldfinch. But when all of those colors and more are on ...

Cedar waxwings return in late summer, filling backyards with whispers, showcasing their gentle songs and nomadic lifestyle.

Trying to encourage more native birds like cardinals to visit your yard? Plant this attractive ground cover with vibrant blooms, pretty leaves, and tasty seeds.

The spinach salad doesn’t feel like punishment. With Lettie’s chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and house dressing, it’s the rare salad that satisfies like comfort food. What’s particularly impressive is how ...

A bright yellow nurse shark has been documented for the first time in the Caribbean, marking the first recorded case of ...

Ellen Westbrook texted me two photos from over at the Key West Wildlife Center, where she volunteers on the regular. The first was a tiny egg – about the size […] ...

Anacondas are some of the largest and most fearsome snakes in the world. But what do anacondas eat? Find out here!

You’re sure to have all sorts of opinions! Now, we wouldn’t dream of identifying the cute birds in America all on our own. So we put together an online poll and asked you, the readers, to vote. While ...

As any Merlin Bird IDer knows, there is no thrill quite like pressing the "This is my bird" button for the first time, and it ...

This week's column includes advice for avoiding a common fungal disease as well as protecting sunflower seeds from hungry birds.

If you spot hummingbirds poking around evergreens or shrubs, they're likely not feeding on nectar—they're hunting bugs.