Get to know your owls
Allegheny County Parks ranger Ben Kehoe shares his love of owls and facts about one of Pennsylvania's favorite raptors.
Wildlife
Rufous hummingbirds’ cold weather journey through Pennsylvania
If you spot a tiny bird after October 15, it could be a rufous hummingbird, a western species that has been known to migrate through Pennsylvania.
Researchers find microplastics in insects from Schuylkill River watershed
Insects were most likely to ingest microplastics by eating algae that contains particles, or by feeding on organic silt along stream edges and in pools.
Chimney Swifts Put on a Show Before Fall Migration
“It’s like watching smoke go back down a chimney. It’s amazing.”
A rule change could shrink ‘roadless’ national forest land
The U.S. Forest Service has proposed repealing a rule that prohibits new roads in certain areas of national forests, like in the Allegheny National Forest.
PA Game Commission to end Deputy Game Warden program, partially due to recent Supreme Court decision
The program will end on Sept. 1, affecting about 140 deputy wardens across the state.
Learning to speak owl
Researchers are learning just how complex an owl’s communication is. We go into the woods to try to experience these birds for ourselves.
How an author harnessed ‘bear consciousness’ in a new short story collection
In Sherrie Flick's lastest short story collection, "I Have Not Considered Consequences," bears mingle with people in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
Discover the carnivorous plants of Spruce Flats Bog, a gem of the Laurel Highlands
Explore Laurel State Summit Park and discover the fascinating Spruce Flats Bog with its unique carnivorous plants.
Pittsburgh author tracks comeback of large mammals in the Eastern U.S.
"The Beasts of the East" looks at the complexities of reintroducing large wildlife species like wolves and bison back to their original habitats.
