Birds rely on natural timing patterns for survival and breeding. Climate change and urbanization disrupt these rhythms.

I had the realization that humans are always tugging at the web of life, affecting many living beings other than ourselves. Life on our planet is a web held together ...

The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...

Gardening during the winter is an altogether different experience compared to the summer. Throughout the warmer months you ...

Imagine waking up surrounded by towering trees, with birds singing just outside your window and mountain breezes drifting ...

We've all had a bad night's sleep, with a snoring partner, a crying baby or neighbors having too much fun. Sleep disturbances are common and have unpleasant consequences the day after, including ...

As any Merlin Bird IDer knows, there is no thrill quite like pressing the "This is my bird" button for the first time, and it never gets old. From there, you can record your location. The app, in turn ...

In the last column, I wrote about the strengths in vulnerability and telling or accepting hard truths. Today, I want to share a personal story about facing a hard truth in my own life, and the ...

A Washington man died from complications tied to an H5N5 bird flu infection, the first recorded instance of a human contracting this avian influenza strain worldwide, state and federal health ...

A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday. The patient was an older adult with ...

Pigeons can sense Earth’s magnetic field by detecting tiny electric currents in their inner ears, a team of researchers suggests. Such an inner compass could help to explain how certain animals can ...