In January 1971, two oil tankers collided under the Golden Gate Bridge, spilling more than 800,000 gallons of crude oil into the San Francisco...

In all of North America, only one avian species serves as both the beloved mascot of seven states as well as the totem to...

It is that time of year when a birder must keep at least one eye on the skies for migrating raptors. They make their...

I’ve been learning to band birds at the South Florida Bird Observatory. Nothing like a little bit of mist-net extracting to make you feel...

Parrots in the wild are always awesome, but parrotlets hold a special place in many hearts, including mine. Here’s something else to love about...

I spent the bulk of this past weekend in upstate New York for the simple reason that my dad just underwent quadruple bypass surgery...

Will the slaughter never end?

Phenology is a funny thing (a funny word too, which is neither here nor there.) Every wildlife watcher, no matter how specialized, becomes attuned...