Before I start in on my subject this week, I feel I need to amend my last column. Last time I wrote about the feisty rufous hummingbird and noted that they had the longest migration of any bird in the ...

They’re smart and resourceful — and they’re flocking to Northern California cities in record numbers. They know this is where all the opportunity is these days. Crows and ravens were once rare in ...

I’m continuing my look at some of the more common critters that we see every day, but rarely give a second thought. I am often asked “What is my favorite bird?” This is like being asked “What is your ...

They’re smart and resourceful — and they’re flocking to Bay Area cities in record numbers. They know this is where all the opportunity is these days. Crows and ravens were once rare in urban areas, ...

A “murder” in the light of a full moon: Though it’s not a commonly used term today, a group of crows is called a murder; the name came from their medieval reputation as harbingers of death. Let me ...

Are crows smart? Learn more about the intelligence of crows and their unique relationship with humans.

I’m continuing my look at some of the more common critters that we see every day but rarely give a second thought. I am often asked, what’s my favorite bird? This is like being asked who’s my favorite ...

They’re smart and resourceful — and they’re flocking to Bay Area cities in record numbers. They know this is where all the opportunity is these days. Crows and ravens were once rare in urban areas, ...