Tarik Shahzad logged 294 birds last year, a new record to Cook County, which is a hot spot for bird-watching in the Midwest.

Rosy-finches are known for being fairly hard to spot — but wintertime provides a few more opportunities to catch a glimpse of ...

Tarik Shahzad recorded 294 bird species this year, breaking Cook County's Birding Big Year record. An "obsessive birding ...

Diver and dabbler refers basically to the manner in which these ducks forage for their food. +4 ...