The notion of owls as wise birds has its roots in Ancient Greece and mythology. "Owls have enthralled humanity for centuries, earning a reputation for wisdom that persists into modern society," said ...

The American tropics are uniquely blessed with birds. Thirty-six percent of the world’s 11,000 bird species live in the region south of the border between the United States and Mexico, more than in ...

Our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, using quill pens made from the flight feathers of geese and swans. The use of feathers to sign a proclamation for a new ...

For centuries, birds have inspired the abiding interest of writers, and it’s easy to see why. Birds are one of our most accessible muses. Although not every person of letters will spot a fox, bear or ...

In honor of tomorrow's pheasant opener, our outdoors columnist explores mankind's — and his own — long fascination with birds, bird symbols and bird art. Birds are among my earliest memories, ducks ...

Many family and holiday traditions are shared in our homes. This year, I needed a refresher to pass these stories onto the grandchildren regarding the meaning behind some of our treasured holiday ...

Have you ever seen a bird's nest Christmas ornament? Apparently, it's good luck! Some say the legend has German history.