One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. However, it seems people are starting to do more than just listen to them. The hobby of bird watching might ...

Think of a pyrrhuloxia as a southwestern desert cardinal. The name pyrrhuloxia combines the scientific terms for bullfinches and crossbills. Though not related to those species, the pyrrhuloxia has a ...

The 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities has officially begun. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife. Finishers are ...

During the winter, many species of birds rely on seeds and fruits. Seeds can be hard to see and identify unless the bird is sitting on the food plant, such as a wild sunflower. Fruit, on the other ...

In response to avian influenza (a.k.a. “avian flu” or “bird flu”), St. Luke’s announced Friday, that it is preparing its lab for surveillance. St. Luke's also reports it has opened an email “helpline” ...