Most of us have a favorite species of bird based on their song, color or habits. There is a fascinating bird that will never win a beauty contest, yet it plays an important role in our environment.

BARABOO – The airspace over Devil's Lake State Park took on the appearance of a cyclone. This one, though, never touched ground and wasn't likely to be part of any weather report. In fact the spinning ...

With summer just around the corner, I would like to highlight one of my favorite birds — the turkey vulture. For me, they conjure up hot summer days as I watch them ride and circle in the updrafts.

Turkey vultures have a major PR problem. Many people view them as black-feathered villains with menacing bone-colored beaks that skulk on tree branches and circle the skies waiting for animals and ...

A friend of mine very much dislikes vultures. My efforts have failed to change his mind despite detailing their unique and valuable role in nature. Citing intriguing facts about these remarkable birds ...

They’re back — the harbingers of death. The sky above me is black with vultures riding the thermals. It’s unnerving. With their keen eyesight, my husband and I joke the vultures are watching us in our ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The 11th annual Vulture Festival spread its wings on Saturday, Oct. 26 as Athenians ...

Vultures, often misunderstood as ominous scavengers, are vital for maintaining ecological balance. By feeding on animal ...