The American Ornithological Union determines the names given to birds in North America. Over my many years on this earth, many bird names have changed. The Baltimore oriole became the northern oriole ...

Next City reports that the Native American Health Center in Oakland is developing affordable housing and a dental clinic to ...

David is a retired Environmental Scientist with a passion for wildlife photography and travel. He has lived in Shasta County for the last 38 years with his wife Becky. If the light is at all promising ...

The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re ...

Seed characters are so much fun! This little rascal Raccoon character is not only adorable, it is loaded with seeds, nuts, and fruit and will be adored by your birds as well. Stay tuned for future ...

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A keystone species is one that plays a disproportionately large role in maintaining the structure and biodiversity of its ecosystem. The most classic keystone species in North America is the beaver, ...

Once upon a time, there was a bird with a long, sturdy bill who, in spring, could be found annoying a homeowner with loud banging on his house even at sunrise! Yes, this bird didn’t have a beautiful ...

Tim Crouch took these photos in the backyard of his Golden Hills home of Northern Flickers (Colaptes auratus). Flickers are a large type of woodpecker with bright reddish orange patches under their ...

Spring is my favorite time of the year. The pleasant weather is a call to open the windows of our homes and be treated to the smells of spring flowers, fresh cut grass and the sounds of birds doing ...