Gatineau, Que., has selected the pileated woodpecker as the its official bird. According to a news release announcing the decision, the large red-crested woodpecker represents the hard-working, ...
Hawks and owls are powerful symbols in the sky. But what about other birds? Well, add woodpeckers to the list. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, woodpeckers have been celebrated as powerful ...
ROCKPORT, Mass. (AP) — Rockport residents have a history of fighting off invaders, but not this time. During the War of 1812, townsfolk in the tiny fishing village hurled rocks at British soldiers ...