birds

April showers brought May showers instead of flowers. Humans have adapted ways to survive such conditions, but how do birds manage? Join us as we welcome…

It’s a special time of year for migratory birds. Tired from their travels, they stop right on the coast of western Lake Erie and spend some time resting and refueling with some food – primarily insects. Nine years ago, Ohio non-profit Black Swamp Bird Observatory decided to capitalize on this event, drawing in thousands of birders from all 50 states, 52 countries, and 6 continents over the years.

Really, the headline says all we can about this one. It's been a long day, everyone — so just take a minute and watch this owl bobbing calmly on a quiet wintry day.

A legal memo from the Department of the Interior declares that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act applies only to purposeful actions that kill migratory birds.

A record number of snowy owls are stopping in Northeast Ohio, all due to a biological phenomenon.The owls are native to the Arctic, and it’s normal to see…

Rebecca Jaramillo insists that every bird has its own, distinct personality. She would know—she spends almost every day around them, while they’re at…

As recently as 10 years ago, humans were thought to be the only species with the ability to plan. Turns out ravens can, too, on a par with great apes.

The behavior is called a murmuration and scientists are trying to figure out how, and why, the animals do it.

Artist, naturalist and author Julie Zickefoose has just released her new book, Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest, to help readers explore, observe…

Artist, naturalist and author Julie Zickefoose has just released her new book, Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest, to help readers explore, observe…