Our region acts as a stopover for many birds that travel along the Atlantic Flyway. A new documentary takes a closer look at that migratory path. Flyway of Life will premiere at the SHU Community ...

A flock of migrating birds soaring overhead can be a breathtaking sight. The problem is, when these birds are spotted flying en masse, their populations appear large and healthy. However, migratory ...

Migratory birds connect continents and ecosystems. However, their ancient routes are facing many threats. Habitat loss, ...

World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of May and October. The day helps raise awareness of migratory birds and their habitats. During the spring and summer Minnesota becomes a ...

A wood thrush gets ready to sing from a high perch at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City. (Brandon Caswell/correspondent) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some ...

For the first time, scientists documented direct evidence of a bat preying on a bird at high altitude. During spring and fall migrations, billions of birds take to the night skies. The high-altitude ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources participates in a global network that uses small tags and antenna receivers to track migratory patterns of birds, bats and insects, and it has recorded 607 ...