Falconry is an ancient sport going back thousands of years. In Shakespeare’s time, it was a way of putting food on the dinner ...

There are 964 active bald eagle nests in Ohio. About 60 years ago, only 417 nesting eagle pairs could be found in the entire ...

Over increasingly large areas of the United States, spring now comes unheralded by the return of the birds, and the early mornings, once filled with the beauty of bird song, are strangely silent.

Many birds sing during the day, but some prefer the night. Nine species are known for their nocturnal songs. The Northern Mockingbird mimics calls in ...

Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking investigation into the harmful effects of DDT and other pesticides on the environment.

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...

I can trace my personal descent into what science journalist Ed Yong calls “ birder derangement syndrome ” back to when I ...

After Charyn Canyon, the Black Canyon feels like entering another realm. Just a 15-minute drive from the Valley of Castles, ...

Sofia Coppola, Keira Knightley, Penelope Cruz and Kirsten Dunst sat front row for this momentous closing show.

Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation–but behind the scenes, a darker picture emerges: mass breeding, the use of medication, and painful killing are reportedly common ...