Read here to discover the different types of raptors, as well as what sets them apart from other types of birds.

A deer relaxed in a grassy ditch and then walked off across a field along the Little Bow River, young kingbirds, horned larks ...

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

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

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

A nest box trail in Ohio helps boost American kestrel populations, offering landowners a rare chance to support the recovery of this falcon in decline.

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 ...

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

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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 ...