On a windy spring day in Iowa, the American goldfinch frequently darts through the gray sky with a quick burst of yellow and ...

The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

These creatures of contradiction aren’t hawks and aren’t the most active at night, but nighthawks are birds worth knowing ...

To determine the health of an ecosystem, observe the birds that live there, as they are the barometers of habitat health.

Known for their bright blue eggs, American robins are a familiar sight hopping across lawns in search of worms, fruit, and ...

In 2026, they are the hedgehog, the European aspen and the bird's nest orchid, respectively. At the suggestion of scientists ...

Diehard Comox Valley naturalists traded champagne and party hats for toques and binoculars before hitting the decks of the ...

This column represents my participation in the 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Overall in Connecticut 20 CBCs were ...

Impressed by the influence of elephants in our lives, Leonardo da Vinci once wrote: The elephant embodies righteousness, ...

Impatiens’ easy-care nature, season-long bloom and shade tolerance made it one of the most popular garden annuals. The ...

"Move with the grace of a Flamingo, no matter where life takes you,\" said a wise man a long time ago. This pink hued ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.