Although homeowners put out feeders, birdhouses, and birdbaths to attract birds to their yards, not all species are welcomed ...

As concerns over avian influenza have grown after a Louisiana man died from it earlier this week, there have been calls to ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing.

Smart bird feeders equipped with cameras and internet connections transform backyard bird watching and convert casual observers into dedicated wildlife enthusiasts.

As the number of avian flu cases across the United States continues to soar, local agencies are warning people to stay away ...

The first human bird flu death was reported out of Louisiana on Monday, Jan. 6. The same case was the first serious case of ...

The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported. Louisiana health officials announced the death Monday of a person who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Health officials have ...

Officials will be testing raw milk from all Grade A milk-producing farms in Vermont each month in an effort to detect an infection early.

Try your hand at sketching birds in the field. Start by capturing overall posture and shape, then take your time to fill in ...

Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• My day is bookended by important meetings with Marge, Myrna and six of their colleagues. The ...

Finnerty belongs to a small but devoted group of hobbyists who breed, raise and race homing pigeons in their backyards across Northeast Ohio. They train the birds to harness their mysterious ability ...