If you want to nurture birds in your yard, you cannot go wrong by planting a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina). It is considered a keystone species, which means it has a disproportionately large ...

A bird known to live in swamps and marshes in Florida has recently been spotted in Lancaster County. The bird species known as the limpkin is usually found in warm, subtropical climates, with its ...

HIGH ISLAND — Gorgeous is the word that pops into mind at the sight of breeding-plumaged wading birds at the rookery in the Houston Audubon Society's Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. The brightly colored ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Birds perform amazing feats. They fly, not just across the yard but across continents. They build nests, each so distinctive that construction and location identify the builder.

Cities are strange ecosystems. For most creatures, they’re harsh, unforgiving places. But some have managed to not just survive, but even thrive in urban environments. That said, even those that ...