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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

Many people take down their bird feeders when fall arrives because they worry birds won't migrate. But that's usually ...