The Buzz

Bees sting for a simple reason: to defend themselves from danger.

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

Birders have been flocking to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington the past few days to get a glimpse of a very colorful — and extremely rare — bird for Will County.

Here's something you don't see every day in a forest preserve. 

You can contribute to bumblebee conservation efforts by snapping a photo of bumblebees you see and uploading them to Bumble Bee Watch.

Knowing the difference between wild parsnip and golden alexander could save you from a painful, burning rash.

You can help researchers learn more about ticks in Illinois by dropping them in the mail. 

The lovely luna moth is prized by many for its beauty. But there's more to these moths than just their outward appearance.

Spring is migration time for many songbirds, including warblers. These small birds add to the sights and sounds of the forest this time of year.

Researchers have developed a vaccine that could prevent bat deaths from white-nose syndrome, an illness decimating bat populations in much of the United States.

The rusty patched bumble bee is the first bee in the continental United States to be listed as endangered. Here's why that's important.

The 'zombie raccoons' making headlines lately are sick with distemper, and while humans aren't affected by the illness, dogs can be. 

Both hummingbird feeders and wildflowers can help attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your yard, but don't forget about including plants that host insects, another important food source for these tiny beauties.

Can you ace these 10 questions?

We've been charting many different migrations this season, announcing when a variety of species have landed in Will County, and we now can add monarch butterflies to the list.