As a nature writer and photographer, I’m drawn to the work of those who came before me. I’m especially intrigued by couples who have teamed up to create books that combine excellent outdoor photos ...

This one of our egg facts might be the most amazing! Wisdom, a 70-year-old Laysan albatross and the oldest banded wild bird on Earth, hatched an egg in 2021 with the help of her mate, Akeakamai. Learn ...

Blackbrook Audubon is calling on all nature enthusiasts to form teams and see how high their flock can soar during Bird Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. Blackbrook board ...

You probably know that hummingbirds can hover, if you've ever watched them feed. But these tiny pollinators lead fascinating lives, from eating to mating.

As the first human case of H5N5 bird flu is confirmed in the US, here are some frequently asked questions about the disease, ...

For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has performed in the looming shadow of one of Sesame Street's most famous residents, the 8-foot-3 Big Bird. Spinney, who also brings Oscar the Grouch to life on the iconic ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Editor's note: Kevin Carbery is on vacation. He will return next week. I've looked at enough birds to proclaim myself a ...

Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in multiple parts of our region, and beyond. We're digging into the facts on this flu, and how some farmers in Pennsylvania are trying to keep their ...