Jacque Hatch Staff removes an Eastern mole from its dirt-filled habitat in order to administer antibiotics and pain medication. The mole suffered numerous puncture wounds after being attacked by a cat ...

“In richness of plumage, elegance of motion, and strength of song, this species surpasses all its kindred in the United States.” These words, written by John James Audubon in his work titled “The ...

A young songbird that has hatched and left its nest is called a fledgling. Here I show a fledgling northern cardinal that I photographed May 12. Fledgling northern cardinals look like they are dusty ...

The northern cardinal is a year-round native resident songbird of our part of the world. It is one of the most loved of all birds on Earth. A bright red happy spot on a winter limb is always a welcome ...

­One of the most iconic birds in the United States is the northern cardinal, a crested songbird known for its scarlet-red—and on the rare occasion, yellow—color. Its hue makes the bird almost ...

Looking out at her quaint Alabama backyard in late January, Charlie Stephenson noticed something unusual. A strange species of unfamiliar yellow bird was pecking at her hanging birdfeeder. As a ...

Wildlife watching during the winter months comes with a number of challenges but can be a rewarding experience if you know where to look and what to look for. One of the first things you’ll likely ...