Most people think of spring as the season for listening to birds — with good reason. Spring is when the most birds are singing, performing those nesting season declarations of presence and prowess ...

Ornithologist Katie LaBarbera arrives at the Coyote Creek Field Station in Alviso about 45 minutes before sunrise — peak time for bird activity. The early part of LaBarbera’s Sunday shift is ...

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The Great Grey Owl practices tireless hunting efforts. This has to do with the owl’s decision not to migrate, but instead to remain in the same location year-round. Consequently, during the winter, ...