Even though we haven’t seen much snow in the Inland Northwest this winter, we’ve gotten plenty of snowflakes. Snow buntings are nicknamed snowflakes for their whitish color and the way they flutter ...

The Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse and white-breasted nuthatch have a reputation of being fearless, curious and friendly.

John Damore, a 92-year-old former Chicago Bears offensive lineman, cheers in his home in Westmont as Chicago Bears ...

These 7 coastal havens offer relaxing ocean views and friendly communities perfect for your golden years! Up in Northern ...

Tucked away in Tuscarawas County, where the rolling hills of eastern Ohio cradle the gentle flow of the Tuscarawas River, sits Bolivar—a town so genuinely charming it feels like stepping into a living ...

The Nikon Coolpix P1100 isn’t really a camera for photographers; it’s a camera for wildlife enthusiasts who want to document ...

Take a slow train ride through Clewiston, Florida, where sugarcane fields, big skies, and local stories turn a quiet ...

Bird photography is a fantastic pastime that is slightly different wherever you go. Here are some of the best camera accessories any amateur bird photographer should invest in.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

After decades of mystery, scientists have finally proven that Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule, hunts and eats small songbirds mid-air—more than a kilometer above ground. Using tiny ...

The late Bill Tarrant, who was once called the “poet laureate of dogdom,” had a soft place in his heart for the smaller breeds. He called them vest-pocket dogs and admired their lively spirit and work ...