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

There are some pretty great reasons you want to attract birds to your yard. There's one, though, that you may not be aware of ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

Here’s how to figure out what’s destroying your lawn.It’s annoying to discover unsightly holes, mounds, or tunnels in your lawn or garden beds. But figuring out what’s excavating without your ...

Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides ...

When you’re birding by ear, you use the same skills as when you’re recognizing music; listening to sounds, patterns, changes ...

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If you find yourself fascinated by migrating birds, you're in good company! We find it wild that songbirds like orioles or even little hummingbirds can travel hundreds and hundreds of miles each ...

Nature finds a way to showcase its beauty even in places where humans have paved over miles of landscapes. One way to experience some of that brilliance is by watching birds downtown. Pocket parks, ...

It quickly became a voracious predator for native birds. Tracking cards capture animal footprints with ink, allowing the group to identify which invasive species ... James McCarthy spots a black and ...

Circles of white mushrooms, or “fairy rings,” may add a whimsical touch to summer lawns. But beware — they’re probably poisonous. Brian Shaw, Ph.D., professor and associate department head for ...