Observe a duck on a frigid winter day, whether it's waddling across ice or swimming in near-freezing water. Its feet and legs, seemingly bare and exposed, appear impervious to the cold. While the rest of its body is meticulously insulated by a thick la...
Of all the creatures in the animal kingdom, few possess the universal, potent, and immediate impact on the human psyche that the eagle commands. Whether glimpsed soaring high above a mountain ridge or perched on a distant pine, the sight of this magnif...
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is an indelible fixture of American identity. Its image graces the Great Seal, the dollar bill, and countless military and government emblems. It is the quintessential symbol of strength, freedom, and maje...
The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) stands as a monumental figure among raptors. With its powerful build, rich dark-brown plumage, and a wingspan that can approach seven feet, it is a master of the sky and a dominant apex predator across the high...
In the world of backyard birds, clutch sizes, the number of eggs laid at one time, vary wildly. A Black-capped Chickadee might lay a dozen eggs, while a killdeer settles for four. But the Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is an outlier: its clutch ...
