Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings usually had a stoic personality, but fans often overlook the sense of humor he displayed ...

We are at a dinner party in suburban Perth, a home away from home for our diaspora. As guests arrive, a Persian ballad plays in the background: Morq-e Sahar (Dawn Bird), a freedom song, a century-old ...

Welcome to Northfield, Minnesota – a slice of small-town paradise where your retirement dollars stretch like pizza dough in expert hands. Nestled just 45 miles south of the Twin Cities, this riverside ...

For that reason, I generally don’t consider them homes. But the analogy is apt, if only to convey the uniqueness of their ...

It’s made of spit, costs more than gold, and is driving a global wellness boom. Edible bird’s nest, crafted from the saliva of swiftlets, is at the heart of an $8.45 billion industry, with ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Birds In Helping Hands has rescued several chicks, including great blue herons, from 7 nests that were cut down by tree trimming companies in the past week in Pinellas ...

In 2024, the osprey clutch successfully hatched and the chicks remained in the nest for most of the year. For this year, ...

For one of the world’s most expensive delicacies, we journey to sourthern Thailand. Edible bird’s nest is made by a species of cave-dwelling swiftlets. Weaved from their saliva and harvested ...

Unlike most birds that build nests to raise their babies, male bowerbirds build special structures just to attract a mate. They use twigs to make the base and then decorate it with colourful ...

Best boxes for nesting birds What to look for in a bird box Where to site your small-holed nest box Cleaning your bird nest box Nest boxes can be an excellent substitute for the holes found in old ...

The RSPB warns: "The consequences for the above, even in the event of harm to a single bird, nest or egg, is an unlimited fine, up to six months in jail or both. Suffice to say, it is certainly ...

It’s spring — the time when birds nest and lay eggs. And outside Portland, one unusual nesting pair has attracted the attention of birders drawn to a story of love across differences.