It was a typical San Diego late fall afternoon at Oceanside Harbor, with mild temperatures and a setting sun that warmed a clear blue sky. Seals were feeding in the calm waters of the harbor, and I ...

The rattling call of a belted kingfisher in flight is a sound like no other. Often heard before seen, this kingfisher is the only widespread species over much of the continent north of our border with ...

The April morning is clear, calm and chilly as I step outside. We have a temperature of about freezing. I expect it to warm up in the afternoon. Most of the snowpack is melting, but there are still ...

University of Illinois senior Spencer Hulsey's design for a new mascot: the appropriately orange-and-blue-colored belted kingfisher, which is native to Illinois. A female belted kingfisher is shown ...

From quilted to cosy woollen styles, these belted coats will be the unsung heroes of your winter wardrobe. When it comes to winter outerwear, the options are plentiful, but one detail stands out ...

The Orange Krush perform during Sunday's Senior Night game at Illinois. University of Illinois senior Spencer Hulsey's design for a new mascot: the appropriately orange-and-blue-colored belted ...

I think this is a male belted kingfisher, seen in Penobsquis in early May. Am I correct that the males do not have the brownish areas that the females have? (Credit: Jennifer Day-Elgee) Jennifer is ...