It’s not uncommon for still, silent winter landscapes to be suddenly disrupted by distant birdcalls. Within moments, half a dozen kinds of birds appear, flitting among tree branches, climbing up ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The late Oxford University biologist William D. Hamilton discussed the advantages of ...

For the birds that have brought life and song to your backyard this past summer, the transition to fall is a season of urgency. Migratory species are fueling up for long journeys, while resident birds ...

Whether you're an avid bird watcher or you simply like the idea of providing a sanctuary for local wildlife, drawing birds into your yard is easier than you think. They need food, shelter, and a water ...

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture said it’s one of three flocks in the state to become sick recently. The others are in Rutherford and Guilford counties. Officials said the risk to the ...

Another flock of birds was euthanized Thursday in Dukes County, the only area in the state that has an outbreak of bird flu in domestic flocks so far this year.  The Massachusetts Department of ...