From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.

Flock shape, speed and structure are key in deciphering whether radar readouts are birds, bats, insects or weather ...

Several songbirds, including Kirtland’s warbler, spend much of the year in northern Wisconsin and Michigan and migrate to the Bahamas. Why do birds migrate? It’s a question that’s been asked and ...

Unexpected detours: Researchers are tracking birds flying in opposite directions from their traditional routes, often due to shifting magnetic cues, altered habitats, or human-provided food. Climate’s ...

Millions of birds are migrating over New Jersey tonight. See what radar shows and why turning off lights can help.

Turning off outdoor nights at light can aid spring bird migration, with tens of millions in flight over Michigan late this ...

Monarch butterflies are migrating south for the winter, and birds are also beginning their migration patterns. A study from Southern Illinois University found that light pollution can cause birds to ...

Bird migration researchers are urging people across Michigan to turn out their outdoor lights on Monday night, May 11, as 5.1 ...

April has officially arrived, marking the peak time for spring bird migration. After a long and cold winter, many migratory birds are now embarking on their travels north. Wondering why migration ...

Few sights are more striking than seeing a vibrant red cardinal streaking across your backyard on a backdrop of white snow. If you’re wondering where your favorite fanciful scarlet bird has been ...

Millions of birds migrate over areas like Duval County, Florida, each fall on their way south. Residents can attract migrating species like cedar waxwings and American robins by providing specific ...