Discover the red-bellied woodpecker, a vital resident of Southeast Missouri forests. Known for its distinctive drilling, this ...

As we head into the heart of winter it’s high-time we lend a hand to our feathered friends, especially those that might be ...

The term “snowbirds” sometimes refers to people who head south to avoid the cold and snow of winter. There are some real ...

However, according to Amerindians, the woodpecker spirit animal symbolizes courage, vitality and generosity. With its sound ...

the red-bellied woodpecker and my favorite — the red-headed woodpecker. In the summertime the feast of insects and larva, in the winter, they love suet. To learn more about this specific ...

Male woodpeckers of most species have red on the head--some much more than others. They are frequently seen propping themselves up on the trunk of a tree as they search for insects in the bark or ...

It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...

For centuries, Mute Swans have been a quintessential symbol of love and devotion and it’s not hard to see why. Each spring, ...

Graham Williams of the St. Johns River Water Management District land management will discuss the Hal Scott Preserve, home to ...

A striking forest drummer with a fiery red head and bold black-and-white body, this woodpecker is a true eye-catcher in North American woodlands. The Red-headed Woodpecker is a striking bird with a ...

It held together as snow built up inside the bowl, and we often saw chickadees “bathing” in the snow-bowl, much as birds in ...