The Wright Brothers studied bird flight before they designed the first airplane. Now modern aircraft fly higher and faster ...

It was foolish of me to try to race that train. For one thing, it was nearly past me and all I had to do was wait a couple ...

As North America moves into spring, hummingbirds are migrating north. Hummingbird Central uses crowdsourced sightings to show ...

Marbeth gives us a lovely shot of this spring male eastern bluebird, a species that should be making its way back to New Brunswick during the coming weeks of April and May. The eastern bluebird is ...

How a winter irruption of white-winged crossbills in the Adirondacks sparked a lifelong passion for birdwatching.

Hummingbirds are an extraordinary species with equally impressive nests. The building process is no small feat.

When operating at the higher speeds, being maneuverable and agile is likely a greater advantage than being stealthy—making ...

Did you know there is a wonderful place dedicated to all things hummingbirds called the Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History? It is a wonderful nature preserve in South Carolina that's not ...

KK: For birds, keeping their plumage clean isn’t about good looks or vanity—it’s essential to their health. Feathers are ...

In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and ...

March 23 - The playoff hopes of both the Detroit Red Wings and the Utah Hockey Club are fading fast entering their game on Monday night in Salt Lake City. The Red Wings (32-31-6, 70 points ...

1979 — Indiana State, led by Larry Bird, advances to the NCAA Championship game by squeezing ... getting an assist in the second period of the Penguins’ 4-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. 1994 — ...