The Ultimate Winter Wildlife Guide: Enjoy and Understand Creatures in the Cold

A complete resource covering winter bird feeding, winter adventures and the science of winter wildlife.

Matthew L. Miller

A Brief Field Guide to the Rocks at Blowing Rocks

What, exactly, are the rocks at the Conservancy's Blowing Rocks preserve? And why do they sometimes blow like geysers?

Cara Cannon Byington

Owls in the Outhouse: Opening the Bathroom Door on a Foul Bird Issue

There’s an owl in the toilet – and that’s not a joke. Here’s why birds get into outhouses and what we can do about it.

Kris Millgate

Tips for Seeing Wolves and Bears in Yellowstone

Want to see a gray wolf, black bear or grizzly in Yellowstone? Expert tips for making the most of your predator spotting adventure.

Matthew L. Miller

10 Overlooked Wildlife Experiences in Our National Parks

Move over grizzlies and bison. We’re looking for some of the more unusual national park wildlife encounters, from pupfish to endemic chipmunks to salamanders. How many have you seen?

Matthew L. Miller

Elk Antlers on the Prairie: A Shed Hunt to Benefit the Local Community

An annual hunt for elk shed antlers in northeast Oregon provides outdoor family fun and benefits the local community.

Matthew L. Miller

7 Resources for Natural History Nerds

Want to identify that feather you found on a hike? Or find out what kind of tracks a hermit crab leaves along a beach? These links can help you do that, and more.

Cara Cannon Byington

Snow Rollers: “Spontaneous Snowballs” at Silver Creek Preserve

The fields looked like a busload of kids had been busy rolling large snowballs. But this was not the work of human hands.

Matthew L. Miller

Snow Birds: 10 Birds to Look for in Winter

Winter birding isn’t easy, but it is amazing. If you’re ready to brave the cold, here are 10 winter-only species to search for this month.

Justine E. Hausheer

Top 10 Winter Wildlife Experiences to Enjoy Near You

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire? Forget it. It’s time to head outside in search of owls, tracks, carcasses and more. Your guide to winter wildlife fun.

Matthew L. Miller

The Hidden Hazards of Learning to Bird

The latest in the Zero to Hero: Birding series where -- among other things -- our newbie birder discovers that not everyone automatically assumes she's using those binoculars for birding.

Cara Cannon Byington

Ready, Set, Bird: 6 Spring Migration Hotspots

Spring migration is underway, so dust off your binoculars and check out our picks for great spring birding hotspots.

Justine E. Hausheer