ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area residents will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, win prizes and offer a boost to conservation efforts by joining Missouri’s first-ever competitive ...

Missourians can soon prepare for the first Missouri Birding Challenge. The challenge is scheduled for May 1-15, but participants can begin preparing this month. The challenge is sponsored by the ...

Birds are a big part of holiday traditions in Missouri. One of the longest-running traditions, entering its 126th year this week, is the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, from December ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging experienced Missouri bird-watchers to become citizen scientists by contributing to the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count. The ...

Lifelong Missouri birder Jeff Cantrell came across a first in 2013. He discovered fish crows had built a nest in a large sycamore in Roaring River State Park in Southwest Missouri, less than an hour ...

MISSOURI, Mo. — A possible bird flu outbreak is spreading throughout Missouri and has killed countless waterfowl across the state, causing officials to send out a warning to the state's hunters. The ...

A rare seasonal visitor to Missouri is recovering at the World Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car. One of the smallest owl species in North America, was admitted to its hospital after a ...