Sometimes we need to try to slow the pace. I’m not only referring to our everyday hustles and bustles. Everything needs to be done yesterday. I’ve retired so my lifestyle has indeed shifted gears.

Last weekend, as I was refilling the hulled sunflower seed feeder, two rival male black-capped chickadees began their spring rivalry. Hidden from sight within the evergreen hedge we share with Al and ...

The cold weather is back — and so is Bird in the Hand. From now through April, visitors to Geauga Park District’s The West Woods in Russell Township can enjoy the experience of hand-feeding ...

Last week, a reader named Joy emailed me a photo of a bird that she couldn’t quite identify. One look at the photo, and I instantly understood both the observer's confusion and the mystery bird's ...

Grab your snowshoes to explore the spectacular wintry scene on this short but epic Nevada hike with an adorable surprise ...

Last Thursday morning it was pleasant and cool on the porch as I drank my morning coffee and watched two ruby-throated hummingbirds spar. It was a nice break from the hot, humid day before, although ...

There are signs of spring all around the North Country. The snow and ice are melting, flowers are popping out of the ground, and the birds are back. This season brings a lot of change to the natural ...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada says more bird species are choosing to spend their winters on P.E.I. — but with less forest ...

With a fish in its beak, a bald eagle lifts off from the Cedar River to get out of the water downstream of the roller dam in southwest Cedar Rapids on Feb. 7, 2022. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Buy ...