Recent research has challenged a fundamental assumption about bird migration, revealing that escaping to warmer climates during the winter doesn't actually save birds energy. The research, which ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At one point in the not-too-distant past, winter’s lack of birds ...

November is well known for clouds, cooling and early darkness that leads to frozen ground, ice on lakes and usually a snow cover by the time we exit these 30 days. Though we will not settle into deep ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in ...

Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to research by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB).

Scientists have found Eurasian blackbirds migrating to warmer regions in winter didn’t save more energy compared to members of the same species that stayed behind. A recently published study used ...

For Iowa outdoor enthusiasts, the month of November is one of the most exciting times of the year. November has so much to offer that making a list of all the things to do would fill pages. One of the ...

As winter arrives, birds settle in gardens and on rooftops. Children can watch their movements, feeding patterns, and ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — What are those noisy birds gathering in the trees? Some Sioux Falls residents are starting to see large flocks of blackbirds or grackle. A grackle is a type of blackbird.

While there’s plenty of attention being paid to the emergence of multiple broods of cicadas this spring, the return of another species will likely send shivers up the spines of many Illinoisans. That ...

Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to new research. Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild ...