Birds have fascinated humans for centuries with their beauty, songs, and freedom. Sometimes, a bird seems unusually drawn to a person, creating a sense of wonder. These moments are more than ...

Birds in wetlands, Gambella, Ethiopia. Image courtesy of Abebayehu Aticho. According to the locals, certain species are seen as messengers bringing them blessings, omens or bad luck. They commonly ...

Amanda Rodewald is taking us down a path in Sapsucker Woods. It’s a chilly, windy early spring day in Ithaca, New York. In fact, there are a few snowflakes falling along the wooded path. Rodewald is ...