The framers of the United States Constitution intended to wrest the newly formed nation from the yoke of the British Empire wherein immutable authority was vested in a monarch.

Cuckoo… Cuckoo…” — the unmistakable springtime call of the Common Cuckoo echoes across meadows and forests, even though the bird itself is rarely seen. Enjoy this iconic sound of Europe's wild season.

At sunset, a flock of chimney swifts flying south will look for a place to roost for the night. When they find a suitable ...

A Greater Roadrunner zoomed into view and hopped atop one of the tee boxes to survey its surroundings. I focused my ...

A Stunning Look at the First 3-D Prehistoric Bird Wings Ever Found by Scientists The fossils were discovered in Myanmar amber—a form of mummification that's typical for insects. Overview of the newly ...

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