A friend sent me an audio clip a few evenings ago with a melodious wood thrush belting out a beautiful song just at dusk.

North Carolina’s only bird sanctuary has recently been hit with monetary struggles as it tries to serve the Charlotte region.

With spring migration over, we find ourselves spending more time enjoying the resident birds in our own backyards. Those of us who have nesting boxes on our property may be monitoring those for ...

For the Bachman’s sparrow, whether a song is passed to the next generation could depend, in part, on the wind and trees. By K. R. Callaway In the flatwoods of South Florida, tiny brown birds emerge ...

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in seabirds in two Australian states. But don’t be fooled by the name: this virus also rapidly infects other animals. It has caused havoc in poultry ...

Climate change is a pressing reality, altering ecosystems and the natural environment profoundly. Among the creatures most visibly impacted are backyard birds. As weather patterns shift, these avian ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

From melodic morning choruses to territorial songs that echo through forests and grasslands, birds rely on vocalizations to communicate, attract mates and defend valuable habitat. For songbirds, these ...

A custom, American-made chicken coop has been installed at the historic Naval Observatory, the official residence of Vice President JD Vance. To respect the heritage of the site, the coop was designed ...

Early one morning, as I waited for my dog Stella to do her business, I took out my cell phone and connected to a special app. It’s called Merlin. The free app, Merlin Bird ID, offers quick ...

The Aura by Coolfly is a more practical, less polished alternative to the popular Birdbuddy. The Aura by Coolfly is a more practical, less polished alternative to the popular Birdbuddy. Since moving ...