It balances nesting science with color and charm.

Nature in the Neighborhood Yes, I know, there’s still snow on the ground but Spring is rounding the bend and warmer temperatures and brighter days are coming. Nature in our neighborhood is waking up ...

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, snags are utilized by 43 species of birds and perhaps as many as 26 species of mammals throughout the Midwest.

Transforming your backyard into a haven for birds brings countless rewards – from natural pest control to the simple joy of observing these fascinating creatures. North America boasts an incredible ...

The thick conifers (left) in this forest may provide Blue Jays with shelter, while the deciduous trees (foreground) may offer woodpecker holes for chickadees and other small birds. BILL DANIELSON / ...

Christopher Lean receives funding from the Australian Government through the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (project number CE200100029). Andrew James Latham has been supported by a ...

Beady black eyes on a striped, tilted head blink up at me, and then back to my tasty gifts. Tiny claws delicately grip the tips of my fingers as the little mountain chickadee sorts through the pile of ...

Bird watching is something of a national pastime. Ninety-six million Americans are birding these days, but 91 million of them are doing so from home, according to a 2022 U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey.

Chickadees replace 30 percent of their old neurons to make room for new memories in their hippocampus. The expansion of the hippocampus is one of the most impressive aspects of any bird. Seasonal ...

Black-capped chickadee is perched on a snowy stump with seed mix in winter park and eating.© Saeedatun/Shutterstock.com Birds don’t get enough credit for the magnificent creatures they are. Many ...

The 2025 Christmas Bird Count for the Lexington Count Circle was conducted on Saturday, Dec. 20. This year marked the 100th Lexington Area Christmas Bird count and the 89th consecutive count. The ...