This was the the most lychee I’ve seen on the trees in almost 20 years. This winter was cool like it used to be.’ ...

Fireworks are legal in Florida, but only on three days of the year. Here's what to know, what's legal and what's not, and how to stay safe.

On Sanibel Island, volunteer “mangrove mamas” and “propagule papas” grow red mangrove seedlings to restore critical habitats ...

That’s because several backyard birds migrate here for the winter. They started showing up in November and will be around until spring. It’s a bird bonanza right now and it takes very little ...

Florida Today Lately, the drama in my backyard has been so much more appealing than anything I can find on television. A family of blue jays congregates in the plum tree outside my home office window.

Florida is one of the six states where the CDC confirmed people became sick because of Salmonella after they were around backyard poultry. In all, there have been seven cases across the country.

The fifth Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle is attracting wildlife. Though attracting butterflies, birds, and hummingbirds may sound difficult, it’s very easy once you know which plants ...

Top five backyard birds to expect this season To aid birds as they migrate, ornithologists urge Americans to turn off nonessential lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during peak migration periods.

A: It’s not surprising that you’re eager to see wood ducks return to your lake, as these are some of the most beautiful waterfowl in North America, and really, the world.By April, these ducks ...

Birds without natural immunity that migrate or roost together in large flocks, such as geese, are most likely to die in large numbers. A recent bird flu outbreak among migratory eared grebes in ...

Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can ...

Countless backyard chicken coop owners are seizing the moment, as the spread of bird flu has led to the deaths or slaughter of 13 million chickens, driving up egg prices.