Dark-eyed juncos suddenly appear in many yards each fall. Learn why these little “snowbirds” arrive before winter and how to ...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, gratitude—and for many Americans, travel. Whether you’re driving across town or ...

Before you clean up your garden this fall, put down the pruners. Leaving certain stems, seed heads, and leaves can help birds ...

Did your tire-pressure light appear after a cold night? Learn why it happens, why it may disappear while driving, and how low ...

Why do birds gather in huge flocks during fall? Discover what causes starling murmurations, how birds fly together, and what ...

Is your evergreen turning yellow this fall? Inner needle yellowing may be perfectly normal. Here’s how to tell seasonal ...

Worried that leaving your bird feeder up in fall could keep birds from migrating? Here’s when you should—and shouldn’t—stop feeding backyard birds as winter approaches. As autumn settles in, the ...

A pumpkin lies smashed beside Ichabod Crane’s hat. The rider who chased him through the dark has vanished, and Ichabod is nowhere to be found. That is where Washington Irving leaves readers to decide ...

Discover why mushrooms appear in fairy tales, from the storybook fly agaric to centuries-old legends about fairy rings.

Where do bats go in winter? Some hibernate in caves, mines, or buildings; others migrate south. The answer depends on the ...