After an inspiring pigeon encounter with her son, a mother discovered a new appreciation for birds and the everyday wonders ...

Tompkins County in New York State is arguably the best birded county in North America. Cornell University, with its Cornell Lab of Ornithology located there in Ithaca, has produced numerous ...

From giant red blobs and 1,700-pound steer to coonskin caps and bears riding Harleys, these are the sport's top merrymakers.

Q: I watched a beautiful male cardinal feeding an all-brown bird on the roof of my garage. Why would it feed another species? A: That’s a great observation and it indicates how different young ...

I was in a rush to get out of town a few weeks ago and needed a quick meal. A quick detour took me up to Broadway and there I was, waiting in line with a dozen other mostly sober people at Dick’s ...

Leo Carrillo isn’t just another pretty viewpoint in California’s impressive collection of state parks. It’s the kind of place ...

Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu is that escape hatch from urban madness. California has this uncanny knack for hiding ...

A serene view captures birds gently perched on tree branches, surrounded by the soft rustling of leaves and a golden afternoon glow. The peaceful moment highlights nature’s quiet beauty, as each ...

Birds are sloppy eaters. They cling to the perch of the bird feeder and use their pointy beaks to burst open the nuts, scattering the cracked hulls everywhere. Hummingbirds spill nectar from time to ...

The U.S. Postal Service is launching a set of four "SpongeBob SquarePants" stamps on Aug. 1. A sheet of 16 stamps will be $16.

Discover all about Illinois, including its iconic flag, detailed map, vibrant cities, and what truly makes the Prairie State ...

Some Native Americans traditionally bestow bald eagle feathers at ceremonies to mark achievements, such as graduations, and ...