6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (223+ words) Buttonwood Nature Center will offer two Birding for Beginners programs later this month, inviting families, teens and adults to learn the basics of bird identification and observation, according to a community announcement. The programs will be held from 10 to 11 a. m. May…...

23+ hour, 49+ min ago  (363+ words) Published 8: 23 am Monday, May 25, 2026 By Cate Gable/Observer columnist "There are a lot of trails where you can carry a little packet of seeds as you walk. You can attract chickadees or other small birds. This is fascinating for kids....

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (253+ words) The Women's Club at Hagerstown will open the doors to nine private homes and gardens across Washington County on June 13 as part of its 13th House and Garden Tour, according to a community announcement. The self-guided tour is scheduled to feature…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1277+ words) Quite often I'd rather be birding than doing whatever I need to be doing. This time of year can be the most torturous. If it's sunny outside, the wind isn't too strong (like that ever happens) and the temperature is…...

23+ hour, 42+ min ago  (211+ words) You know that feeling when you catch a glimpse of something moving in your peripheral vision, only to turn and see a sleek, russet-colored form disappearing into the shadows? That's probably a fox, and if you're seeing them regularly in…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (257+ words) Bird watchers can enjoy a series of free walks throughout May. The Petoskey Regional Audubon Society is offering several opportunities to observe migrating birds, with volunteers available to help participants see and hear different species, according to a community announcement....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (33+ words) The phrase "bird watching" does not take in the full range of people who love searching for wild birds. We meet a few of the many visually impaired birders who use their ears....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (320+ words) An extraordinary wildlife friendship was captured in Turkey, where a domestic cat and a wild fox have formed an unusual bond and are frequently seen together. Ali "hsan "zt'rk, 62, a freelance journalist, filmed the pair after hearing reports from villagers…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (774+ words) Reviewed by Kirsten Schrader Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies The TODAY Show's Al Roker appreciates the birds in his backyard. Here's what he puts in his feeder, and why he loves nature. Ask birders why they go birding, and the answers…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (605+ words) Birdwatching has had a certain reputation for some time. Say the word and you may picture an older gentleman sporting a tweed jacket while clutching a pair of binoculars and a thermos of soup. Not that there is anything wrong…...