It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due to their nocturnal tendencies. Owls aren’t clamoring for a spot at feeders ...

Bird watchers worldwide come together every year to count bird populations. This quick observation is a way to track how bird ...

The simple beauty of a photo of a Canada goose flying at Busse Woods and a question on shed antlers are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Calliope Hummingbird Identification and Size Measuring a mere 3 inches long and weighing one-tenth of an ounce, roughly the same as a table tennis ball, the Calliope hummingbird is incredibly tiny.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois’ health department is preparing for the possibility. On Friday, ...

Six wild elephants were killed when a passenger train collided with a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, a wildlife ...

When people spot exciting wildlife, Kavan said it’s fine to snap a few photos and videos, but always maintain respect for wildlife, safety and the law.

Winter birdwatching is full of surprises, from the daily hustle of familiar visitors to the excitement of spotting an ...

While federal policy changes create uncertainty, the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health said this week said ...

One person infected with the bird flu died in Louisiana on Jan. 6. The patient was over 65 and became ill after contact with a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds, the Louisiana ...

The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety and public health.

A small aircraft has crashed on a road in Sao Paulo shortly after taking off from a nearby private airport, killing the pilot and the plane’s owner. The plane went down in the busy Barra Funda ...