When watching small birds such as leaf warblers feeding among tree branches, I am surprised how much they move...

Last month we received an inquiry about a strange duck from one of our Florida readers. At first glance,...

On the one hand, owls are a traditional symbol of wisdom – and with their big staring eyes, they...

  For human beings, watching large flocks of birds migrate is an awe-inspiring spectacle. But, should a bird stay...

Another rather northern question, but why don’t ducks’ feet – with their thin webs – freeze to the ice?...

In this new series, we aim to answer questions that ornithologists and birders tend to get asked. If you...

Just the other day, a middle-aged lady approached me in the supermarket, near the organic vegetable section. “Aren’t you...

In this new series, we aim to answer questions that ornithologists and birders tend to get asked. If you...