The Wood Duck is considered by many to be the most beautiful duck in North America. The male in its beautiful, iridescent plumage is one of the most fascinating birds around. While less showy, the ...

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HARRISBURG — Spring might not be “just around the corner,” but bluebirds will be scouting out nesting sites before you know it, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission can help bring them and other ...

A male eastern bluebird darts from its perch to the ground to capture an insect. When the light is angled just right, the feathers on the bird's back and tail flash a brilliant blue — so blue, in fact ...

The housing market for bluebirds recently received a big boost following the installation of 31 new nesting boxes at Mellomar Golf Park in Owings. The project was spearheaded by Prince Frederick-based ...

BRAINERD, MINN. — Minnesotans with eyes and ears toward the outdoors likely know about the recent passing of Don (Duckman) Helmeke. Duckman had a passion for waterfowl -- in particular wood ducks -- ...

Homemade owl-nesting boxes are one option for attracting owls to your yard for a closer view and to control pests. In fact, a nesting space that attracts owls probably works better than using decoy ...

ST. LOUIS — On March 30, 1927, the eastern bluebird was officially designated the Missouri state bird by an act of the Missouri Legislature because it was "common in Missouri" and "a symbol of ...

ELLWOOD CITY — Doug Slade is enthusiastic about the Boy Scouts, Rotary Club of Ellwood City and wood ducks. The Ellwood City Rotary president‘s three passions have come together as his club is ...