Consecutive strong nesting seasons in 2023 and 2024 set the stage for an abundance of mature gobblers on the Texas landscape ...

Aquatic ecosystems are among the most biologically rich environments on Earth. From coastal seagrass meadows and estuaries to rivers, wetlands and springs, these systems support an extraordinary ...

Mandarin ducks are known for one of the most striking visual contrasts between males and females in the bird world. Males develop elaborate plumage with vivid colors and distinctive sail-like feathers ...

When an email from Northwestern University landed in my inbox, I thought I was reading a very early April Fools joke, or maybe something from The Onion. “I thought it was a joke, too,” ...

Other penguins that have limited diets are more threatened by changes coming from a warming ocean and the makeup of the food chain. But king penguins — which are so abundant they are considered a ...

Noise pollution is affecting bird behavior across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to the ability to find food and avoid predators, a large-scale new analysis showed on Wednesday.

Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests ...

When wind or solar energy projects apply for permits at county councils and zoning commissions across the United States, supporters and foes often pack the rooms to testify for or against. These ...

In January, part of a decades-old sewer line in Maryland collapsed by the Potomac River. Over the following days, the broken pipe dumped more than 200 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Wildlife officials are investigating a possible bird flu outbreak after thousands of ...

This story contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers. WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — One of the area’s leading experts in wild birds is warning people and pets to stay away from dead birds, as ...