A barred owl perches as its familiar “who cooks for you?” call echoes through the woods at the start of breeding season. Credit: Courtesy of Bob Duchesne The night was Feb. 21, 2026. The sky was clear ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

As cold winter temperatures seem to drag on, we all gaze out the window looking for signs of spring. It may be buds swelling on trees, a tiny bloom pushing up through the snow, or a spot of color in ...

Despite lingering winter weather, lengthening days are triggering early signs of spring in nature. Phenology is the science of how natural cycles, like animal breeding and plant growth, respond to ...

Even before flowers bloom or trees leaf out, there are many bird species that are happy to tell us that spring is on the way. And after this crazy winter, I know we are all happy to hear that! The ...

With milder weather arriving earlier across the UK, ecological experts say the first signs of spring are already beginning to appear — weeks earlier than many people might expect. ‘Spring doesn’t ...

As an agriculturalist, outdoor enthusiast and biologist, my curiosity and anticipation are always stirred by changing seasons. Perhaps it’s a sign of advancing years, but I’ve noticed that I’m ...