Turning your gaze to your backyard can be more than just a pleasant break; it can be the start of a genuine adventure. While ...

For the few weeks, the hybrid poplars in my backyard have been very busy with a variety of songbirds stopping by to eat some ...

Find and attract a verdin in southwestern scrublands. Plus, learn about verdin nests, see what verdins look like, and what foods they eat.

I’m writing this column on the first full day of fall. Plants and animals, as well as ourselves, are getting ready to enjoy ...

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These bundles of energy are here in the Northland year-round, which, in my book, makes them especially endearing.

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How do leeches find their hosts? We explore how leeches sense heat, chemicals, and movements in their environments.

The matador bug’s flamboyant leg-waving puzzled scientists for years, with early guesses pointing to courtship. But ...

This happens every year and there’s nothing wrong with bird populations, but there is still plenty to see for birders in the ...

A huge threat to migrating birds is colliding with a building. Now birding groups are banding together with government agencies and others to form one united front to tackle the problem.

Question: I want to plant some new bushes in my yard, but shouldn’t I wait until spring?