A barred owl perches as its familiar “who cooks for you?” call echoes through the woods at the start of breeding season. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne The night was Feb. 21, 2026. The sky was clear ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildlife behavior, such as birds singing, frogs calling, and insects emerging, provides clearer signals of spring than the ...

As an agriculturalist, outdoor enthusiast and biologist, my curiosity and anticipation are always stirred by changing seasons. Perhaps it’s a sign of advancing years, but I’ve noticed that I’m ...

My morning routine is becoming more of a morning ritual. Perhaps it is a sign of getting older to rise well before the sun, or maybe it is simply a defense mechanism used to ward off winter’s blues ...

One of the first signs that spring has truly arrived in my garden comes at the end of March when irises begin to bloom. Their elegant flowers rise above sword-like foliage, bringing color and renewal ...

Spring hasn’t fully taken hold in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, with only a few warm days so far and lingering chilly weather. However, data and natural signs suggest the season has already ...

Is it spring yet? The short answer is yes. But some people don't feel spring has fully arrived until late March, or even April. You may consider the average last frost date as the beginning of spring.

Friday marks the arrival of astronomical spring. At 10:46 a.m. on March 20, the sun will be directly over the equator, signaling the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. After a winter of below ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...