The Buzz

Get ready for Groundhog Day by testing your knowledge on Punxsutawney Phil and his friends.

We've had days to prepare for this subzero weather, but animals aren't so fortunate. Instead, they are either built to withstand what winter has to offer or know to avoid it altogether.

Think it's cold outside today? The laws of physics say otherwise.

Did you notice this weekend's snow was especially glittery? Scientists call it "snow sparkle," an effect caused by sunlight reflecting off ice crystals in the snow.

It might shock you to learn blue jays aren't actually blue. Instead, we just perceive them to be blue because of how light passes through the birds' feathers. 

Ever shiver at the sight of birds on the ice in the dead of winter? No need to worry. Geese and other waterfowl are built to withstand these harsh conditions.

The groundhog becomes a celebrity each year on February 2, awakening from a months-long slumber to "predict" when winter will end. Beyond this annual ritual, most Americans know little about the groundhog. 

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

If you love magnificent celestial events, keep your fingers crossed for mostly clear skies on Sunday night.

In its former life, the preserve now known as Rock Run Rookery used to be much less spectacular.

Nature isn't always pretty.

These sly creatures are skilled hunters and adaptable to many habitats and environments, including rural, suburban and urban areas.

While it’s a common misconception that owls can turn their heads 360 degrees, they still can perform some pretty dramatic feats when it comes to checking out their environment

From eagle eyes to Benjamin Franklin, dive into these offbeat facts.

A black-legged kittiwake, whose range is the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, has been putting on a show for birders at Whalon Lake in Naperville.