Book an eco-tour to explore these vital coastal wetlands, where you’ll see wild animals such as alligators and dolphins, view ...

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Spring's earliest feathered visitors got a warm welcome from local bird enthusiasts along the Great River State Trail on Wednesday. The Upper Mississippi River National ...

Q: Are the fish from the Mississippi River in this area safe to eat? I’m concerned about the possibility of mercury and other contaminants. Who checks for the safety of fish, and how often do they ...

For almost a century, migratory flyways have been a cornerstone of bird conservation. Knowing where these aerial highways are helps protect habitats and monitor species through carefully mapped routes ...

If you’re lucky enough to have an osprey nesting near you, you might also be lucky enough to watch it hunt for its next meal. Fish account for 99% of a “sea hawk” bird’s diet, but they’re unable to ...

It is a most welcome event every year, and every year by Thanksgiving Day it happens. I speak of the arrival of migratory, fish-eating birds on our local reservoirs, including gulls, terns, ospreys, ...

My favorite time to bird-watch is when I am fly fishing on a trout stream. It is not surprising to see birds there as some have the same diet as trout — mayflies and other aquatic insects. Trout eat ...

This story was modified to include additional information. Fish-eating gulls and terns nesting on Michigan shoreline areas known to have long-standing industrial contamination reproduce less, have ...