Waking up to the sound of birdsong is a great way to energize yourself for the day. In fact, one study featured in The Royal Society Publishing scientific journal suggests that hearing the sound of ...

A striking bird that trills a beautiful song, the western meadowlark seems the ideal feathered friend to spotlight on Mother’s Day. Not only does the bird flash a daffodil-yellow breast emblazoned ...

To mark International Dawn Chorus day we asked wildlife experts to make their case for why their favourite songbird deserves your vote. We hope their words will inspire you to step outside and soak up ...

It’s happening! Spring migration is peaking as birds race from their southern wintering grounds to their breeding grounds in the north. And although it’s always a good time to watch birds, now is the ...

Migratory birds use “weather windows” to help conserve their energy during their travels. There are plenty of tools to help you track spring bird migration. April has officially arrived, and in many ...

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Spring migration brings over a million birds through Erie County, Pa., with Presque Isle State Park being a major stop on the Atlantic Flyway. The Erie Bird Observatory hosts educational events at ...

Listen to the spring 'laughing' call of the green woodpecker. Watch as a male sits in a tree and sings. This is a nature documentary about wildlife from the Czech Republic in Central Europe. Bird song ...

We all need little signs of spring. When the wind chill dips and another bout of cold weather shows up in the forecast, we start wishing and dreaming of spring more than ever. For gardeners, crocuses ...