They're typically heard more than they're seen. State officials issue warning about unexpected threat to tiny marsh-dwelling creature — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down.

Border collies, radar systems and weather forecasts work together behind the scenes at airports to prevent bird strikes — ...

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In preparation for summer’s arrival, the north basin has gone through two applications of chemicals in May and June.

With a strong kick down the lane in the Tale of the Cat Stakes at Monmouth Park on Tom's Magic (Justify) netted the second black-type win of his career and the Ontario-bred is intended for the August ...

A rare sight: the elusive corncrake steps onto an open road and calls out boldly in broad daylight. Usually hidden in tall ...

This column has previously delved into the network of ghost roads in and around Canberra - those bits of roads long bypassed, ...

Eastern black rails nest in high areas of brackish and salt marshes along the coast and wet fields inland. They need shallow marshes with thick grass for foraging and nesting. Their nests and ...

Many birds sing during the day, but some prefer the night. Nine species are known for their nocturnal songs. The Northern Mockingbird mimics calls in North America. The Common Nightingale sings ...

A water rail's voice is the easiest way to identify this secretive bird — it's a loud grunting/squealing pig-like call from a reed bed or other waterside vegetation, mainly at dawn/dusk and at night ...

Science A grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dog calls to keep itself safe from predators June 12, 2025 at 7:06 am By CHRISTINA LARSON ...

Corncrakes are round-bodied and long-necked, like a water rail, but with a short, stubby bill. The plumage is mostly yellowish-brown, with darker streaks on the back and pale bars on the flanks.