The Buzz

Most people can identify a mallard duck and a Canada goose, but do you know the difference between ducks and geese?

It's that time of year when the preserves are bursting with color thanks to all of the spring wildflowers and we often get inquiries about what's currently out there. 

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.

Brown-headed cowbirds lay their eggs in other birds' nests, outsourcing incubation and newborn care entirely to other birds. This may not win them any mother-of-the-year awards, but it is the only way they know.

Cellar spiders love to live in human habitats, but they're beneficial to us to. 

A mother won't reject her babies if you touch them, but most young birds don't need your help.

Newly released images of the moon show it in more detail than we've ever seen before. 

Test your knowledge with this 10-question quiz.

When it comes to animal poop, it's not all the same. Dog poop can be harmful to the environment if left behind, but that's not true of wildlife waste. That's why it's important to always pick up after your dog, no matter where you are.

The bison herd in Wilmington just got a little larger. And cuter.

Photographing wildlife can be an adventure, but the woodchuck is an easy subject.

The need to have a perfect lawn has to do with peer pressure, according to a recent study. But doing so isn't really good for the environment.

Common grackles might seem ordinary, their name even implies it. But while these birds may be common, there is something quite special about them.

Keep your eyes peeled, because hummingbirds are in the area.

The garter snake is the most common snake in the United States, living from coast to coast. But these snakes are still interesting creatures, despite being ubiquitous.