Birds like chicken, duck, quail, and Cornish hens are smaller, worthy alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey.

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A Mayo brother’s private flock led to a “rediscovery” of these big birds. Decades later, the geese nearly took over town.

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Rustle. Flash of red. I shuddered walking down Hillhouse Ave, recalling that battlefield, that slaughterhouse. My fingers ...

Slipping furtively through leafy thickets, this slim, long-tailed bird is heard more often than seen. It seems even more elusive than the Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and is generally seen less often during ...

Promising review: "I don't think I would be invited to Christmas dinner If this wasn't under the tree! My mom's favorite ...

A familiar backyard bird, the House Wren was named long ago for its tendency to nest around human homes or in birdhouses. Very active and inquisitive, bouncing about with its short tail held up in the ...

A whiff of rotting flesh, the flash of a painted eye, a dead-faint to the floor: Nature is full of cunning survival tricks, ...

Forget your wallet—we scouted out memorable museums, lush gardens, quirky shows, and surprising activities across the region, ...