While there is an astounding variety of physical differences in wildlife that humans can easily observe, new research from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences reveals that there is likely ...

“One of the greater joys of birdwatching is finding a rare bird unexpectedly yourself,” wrote Tom Howe of Alcoa. “This was my pleasure as I participated in the Cades Cove Audubon Christmas Bird Count ...

Then, there are feathered genus that reach the Northern Chain and decide to set up shop for the long haul. It seems like each year delivers a species of surprise, birds that capture the fascination.

Local birders very occasionally blunder upon the winter roost of a group of long-eared owls. These are often in dense conifer trees or, occasionally, in dense orchards. Overall, though, this owl is ...

The long-eared owl, Asio otus, is a majestic raptor known for its perky horn-like ear tufts, and cryptic herringbone markings that help it meld into its arboreal habitat. But in certain light, ...

A long-eared owl was seen at Woodmont Orchard in Hollis on Oct. 19 and included in New Hampshire Audubon’s Rare Bird Alert for Oct. 24. Long-eared Owls are secretive, nocturnal, and superbly ...

An atypically high number of long-eared owls have swooped into Chicago this winter, their presence recorded by birders in birding databases and everyday residents on social media. According to various ...