A stork flying through the sky on a cloudless day. Storks are one of the many species of birds that migrate during certain months of the year. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Welcome to the first column of ...

A flock of migrating birds soaring overhead can be a breathtaking sight. The problem is, when these birds are spotted flying en masse, their populations appear large and healthy. However, migratory ...

The public comment period for the 2026-27 migratory game bird hunting seasons for waterfowl, webless migratory species and extended falconry is now open through March 4.

Migratory birds embody some of the most intricate evolutionary adaptations in the animal kingdom, without which their journeys would be impossible. Here’s how the Pfeilstorch taught us this. In the ...

The list of animals pushed into extinction has grown even longer. In its latest update, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially declared several species extinct, ...

Every year, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides season date frameworks from which NCWRC can choose hunting season dates ...

In Europe, it is well documented that bird species associated with agricultural landscapes have experienced a sharp decline over several decades. Since 1980, populations have been reduced by around 60 ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking for public input on proposed hunting seasons for migratory game ...

NEW YORK — State-owned and managed buildings across New York state are taking measures to keep migrating birds safe. The buildings will turn off non-essential outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. to dawn ...

A flock of snow geese lifts off at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. People’s risk of getting bird flu is currently low, but avian flu experts told Pennsylvania lawmakers it is ...