A common loon swims in the Monterey Bay close to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on a recent afternoon. These birds are common winter residents in Monterey Bay, often spotted in harbors, near shore, ...

Do you enjoy challenging bird IDs? Last month our expert had a doozy, and it taught him a lesson: Don’t let preconceived notions trip you up.

The first ever National Loon Day will be celebrated this Friday.

Chester Bowl and Mont du Lac wrap up their winter season with a snowy finale. Chester Bowl is saying goodbye to the Thom ...

A murmuration, composed primarily of European starlings, swirls in synchronicity above Santa Cruz as seen from Hagar Meadow at UC Santa Cruz. These birds, occasionally joined by a few tricolor ...

An unprecedented proposal to create an artillery testing range in the Adirondack Park has stirred controversy. Environmental groups and residents have expressed concerns over the potential impact ...

Snow in March is something that is very common in Minnesota. And historically March is considered to be a very snowy month.

Mud season is not something Chambers of Commerce feature. Even those of us who love winter have cabin fever by now. Spring is still a ways off. Getting there is ...