Jackie and Shadow typically lay eggs in January, but officials say they could arrive a bit later than usual this upcoming ...

A swallow feeds its birdlings on a sandy cliff along the Yongding River in Beijing. GAO SONGMAO/FOR CHINA DAILY In a serene alcove along Beijing's Yongding River, the construction of a water diversion ...

Almost every day, beginning in April, I make time (or an excuse) to get out somewhere in my outdoor realm in Carbon County. Birds are the reason. One family of birds that makes their return here is ...

It's good to know that progress doesn't come at the expense of our fine-feathered friends. With a little help from various levels of government, some barn swallows are safe in northern King Township.

Animals survive in the wildness of the world and sometimes in its approximation. What comprises wildness? Perhaps a patch of ground or water in which an animal species can make a living would be an ...

As the nights begin to get longer and cooler, birds start to find their winter homes in and around livestock barns. These birds are not only a nuisance but also an expense, as they eat stored and ...

I sat on the railing of the boardwalk to watch the aerial display, a display every bit as impressive as the air shows put on by the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds. All around and above me and ceaselessly ...

I sat on the railing of the boardwalk to watch the aerial display, a display every bit as impressive as the air shows put on by the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds. All around and above me and ceaselessly ...

Cliff swallows indeed prefer cliffs, building colonies of their gourd-shaped nests along the sheer vertical surfaces, but they also love concrete bridges over creeks and rivers. The underside of ...

The Berkshires' latest glamping resort also has a café, where guests can order espresso and choose from crepes, panini and pizza on house-made crust. Evening entertainment includes local musicians and ...

Since I first started putting up bluebird nesting boxes back in 2016, I have had to think about a much less-beloved bird, the house sparrow, that also loves nesting in these boxes. House sparrows are ...