Coeur d'Alene Press

Library celebrates Earth Day

The Coeur d’Alene Public Library is hosting several events Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. It starts with a bird walk at 8:30 a.m. at McEuen Park for ages 13 and up. A birding class, taught by the ...

I’m a Celeb fans distracted by Ant’s hair saying ‘I can’t stop looking!’ — days after clocking Dec’s ‘new look’

DESPITE all the latest David Haye drama on I’m A Celebrity South Africa last night, there was something else that distracted ...
The Washington Post

Bird rarely seen in the United States sends people flocking to Virginia

Barbara Saffir clipped a camouflage vest around her chest, hung her heavy, long-lens camera and binoculars around her neck, and stepped in her knee-high, red galoshes through wet leaves and mud under ...
The Daily Campus

Birdbrained Science: Blue, green or aquamarine?

In Mandarin, there’s a particular character: 青 (“qing”). The word generally is translated to blue or green. It’s not as commonly used nowadays, as there are also separate words for blue and green, but ...
The Boston Globe

Larry Bird was left out of pickup games in French Lick. He nearly slipped away entirely.

Were it not for a string of unlikely events and minor miracles, the world might have never known a basketball legend. In the beginning, the boy didn’t like basketball as much as he seemed to like just ...
The New York Times

Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds.

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes. By Catrin Einhorn Birds in the United States are not only ...
The Washington Post

North American birds are dying off faster. It signals a human crisis, too.

With every passing year, the springtime chorus grows quieter. There are fewer song sparrows cheeping amid the shrubs and grasses. The high-pitched trill of the indigo bunting is muted. Even the ...
Golf Digest

Ryan Gerard appears to hit bird (!) with tee shot, still manages to hit the green as well

Much was expected from Ryan Gerard at this week's Cognizant Classic. But no one could have ever expected what happened on one of his shots during Thursday's opening round at PGA National. Thanks to ...
USA Today

Becoming an expert bird-watcher could benefit your brain, study finds

Sitting on a park bench and observing woodpeckers could be quite beneficial, as a new study has found that bird-watching may enhance cognitive function as you age. The Canadian study was published Feb ...
WMUR

Grow it Green: Choosing the right bird seeds for the winter

IN THIS WEEK’S GROW IT GREEN, WE ARE AT BEDFORD FIELDS. I’M HERE WITH SEAN O’BRIEN FROM UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, THE WINTER IS HERE. THE BIRDS ARE REALLY STRUGGLING TO FIND FOOD. NOW THAT THE ...
Yahoo! Sports

Larry Bird dreamed of coaching Dennis Rodman: "I don’t care how many different shades of green his hair is"

Larry Bird had a unique approach to coaching. Right from the start, he chose to defy the norms and vowed not to yell or fight with his players, which was very rare for the early 2000s when he was ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Organizers put out call for Feb. 13-16 Great Backyard Bird Count

Bird watchers and anyone interested in wildlife or nature are invited to participate in the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. The event will be held Feb. 13-16 worldwide. It is organized by the Cornell ...