These birds nap while flying — here’s why it’s key to their survival
Sandpipers are known to sleep on their migratory flights. These short naps allow them to cover large bodies of water without ...
Flagg flying high: Duke basketball freshman phenom Cooper Flagg named AP Player of the Year
Cooper Flagg committed to Duke with all the expectations in the world. He's lived up to every single one. And on Friday, ...
Find the perfect bird bath for your garden oasis
A bird bath is an easy way to draw many different types of birds to your yard. There are many design elements and factors to ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN2d
All About Bird Wings and Flight Feathers
The Wright Brothers studied bird flight before they designed the first airplane. Now modern aircraft fly higher and faster ...
Kearney Hub4d
Rowe Sanctuary is flying high as it turns 50
A crowd of crane-lovers joined Rowe Sanctuary in celebrating its 50th anniversary. Attendees included a man who helped ...
AZ Animals4d
This Bird’s Nest Weighs Less Than a Paper Clip
Hummingbirds are an extraordinary species with equally impressive nests. The building process is no small feat.
Science Daily12d
A hit of dopamine tells baby birds when their song practice is paying off
By watching the ebb and flow of the brain's chemical signals, researchers are beginning to disentangle the molecular mechanisms underlying the intrinsic motivation to learn. In a new study of zebra ...
National Audubon Society12d
A Close-Up Look at the Beauty of Backyard Birds
In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and ...
Popular Science14d
11 brilliant images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards
A bus passes a swan in London, a blue shark swims near Cornwall, and a group of pigeons eyes a tasty snack in Essex. By Popular Science Team Published Mar 22, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Credit: Paul ...
The Providence Journal14d
Spring bird migration is underway. Here's when and what you can expect to see in RI
"On a big night in the spring, you're talking 450 to 500 million birds flying under cover of darkness." For the most part, birds aren't at the Northeast yet, as it's the very beginning of our ...
Fort Collins Coloradoan15d
Millions of birds are heading to Colorado. Here's why and how to spot the seasonal fliers
“On a big night in the spring, you're talking 450 to 500 million birds flying under cover of darkness.” In the contiguous United States, peak spring bird migration runs approximately between ...
The Spectrum15d
Coming soon to Utah skies: millions of birds. Here's how to spot the spring migration
“On a big night in the spring, you're talking 450 to 500 million birds flying under cover of darkness.” In the contiguous United States, peak spring bird migration runs approximately between ...