The virus, which scientists call H5N1, has spread like wildfire around the globe in recent years, surprising and horrifying ...

From the beaches, Josh Mesa of Coyote Bait and Tackle in Morgan Hill reported a slowdown on both surf perch and striped bass action as the grass has moved into the shorelines, limiting angler access.

Discover these 10 enchanting coastal communities along California's shoreline where small-town charm, stunning views, and ...

Shelter Cove might be the most remote beach town on our entire list. This tiny community sits at the end of a winding mountain road in California’s Lost Coast region. Getting here takes effort, but ...

The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...

A small white pigeon raised its head from between Terry Gier’s fingers. It’s a Valencian Figurita, he said, first bred in Spain centuries ago. Behind him, around 20 other pigeons lounged in cages — ...

A daring attempt to save a young bald eagle trapped for weeks in the rugged Plumas National Forest ended sadly, despite the ...

But recent monitoring surveys of the species conducted by fisheries biologists from the California Department of Fish and ...

All the season’s colors made the gray mockingbird seem so majestic,” says Birds & Blooms reader Sujata Roy. In addition to gray birds, you should learn to identify these small red birds. Canada Jay ...

Wildlife photographer Norm Williams shares these photos taken during a recent visit to Lassen County’s desert.

The Land Trust of Napa County owns about 22,000 acres — 34 square miles — at various locations in the county. Battling ...