A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania ...

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds.

Hull doesn’t exactly top most people’s Massachusetts bucket lists, which is precisely why Fort Revere Park remains blissfully ...

As winter fades and the countryside awakens, one of the most uplifting signs of spring is the song of the skylark ...

The sounds of spring have taken over the state of Minnesota. The birds are singing, weathermen are promising double-digit snow totals, and Minnesota ...

Over 80% of North America's sandhill cranes stop in Nebraska in March, creating one of the most spectacular bird migrations in the US.

The week started with an audible sign that perhaps spring has actually arrived: The beloved pinkletinks, our local name for spring peepers, were heard through their signature chorus of high-pitched ...

There are chirping sounds outside my office window today, and I bet this visiting bird is doing a countdown to the first day of spring. Now and then, I go to the window to see if I can spot her – and ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

A new analysis of Oxford’s famous great tit population shows that extreme weather doesn’t hit chicks evenly. Timing matters. Cold snaps right after hatching are especially brutal. Heavy rain becomes ...

In early March, birds that have been gone all winter begin appearing at my feeder. One of the earliest of these spring ...

Quiet lake towns, empty beaches, and fresh spring air. Discover peaceful lakeside escapes in Illinois perfect for a relaxing March road trip.