Why pay attention to birds? As with most fields of interest, you may hear a variety of responses to this question, depending on whom you ask. The most enthusiastic birders might display a rather ...

The notion of owls as wise birds has its roots in Ancient Greece and mythology. "Owls have enthralled humanity for centuries, earning a reputation for wisdom that persists into modern society," said ...

According to Japanese tradition, creating paper cranes can heal the soul and bring contentment. Meditation teacher Michael James Wong reveals why we should focus on each fold Senbazuru is the Japanese ...

They say you can’t buy happiness, but visitors will find it in abundance in “Happiness: The Writer in the Garden,” the Beinecke Library’s latest special exhibition, on view May 5-Aug. 12, with the ...

Q. While sorting through my mother's things after she passed away, we found the red glass bird seen in this photo. It stands approximately 6 inches tall, is hand-decorated with white flowers and is in ...

Here are five beautiful birds that are not only a delight to the eyes but are also believed to bring good fortune, happiness, and positive energy into your life. Budgies are tiny balls of joy, always ...

The American tropics are uniquely blessed with birds. Thirty-six percent of the world’s 11,000 bird species live in the region south of the border between the United States and Mexico, more than in ...

Researchers have found that higher incomes may improve people’s day-to-day well-being. A new study suggests that biological diversity, especially of birds, can increase life satisfaction just as much ...