Illinois Wildlife

You'd think a car's color wouldn't matter, but it turns out some shades are like a buffet sign for birds. Who knew?

As the cold takes its toll on songbird populations, the Northern Cardinal stands out as a symbol of endurance. This state bird has quite the story behind its title.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love isn’t the only thing heating up in Northern Illinois. Let’s talk about the coyotes stirring up some local excitement.

As winter settles in, our rivers come alive with the majestic presence of bald eagles. The peak viewing months are just around the corner!

As January rolls in, the woods come alive with the sounds of owls; their calls are a reminder of winter's beauty.

With deer dashing about in search of love, the chances of a close encounter on the roads are higher than you might think.

The sight of birds flocking to feeders is a common joy, but what happens when those feeders come down? It turns out, nature has its own plans.

Just imagine witnessing a bald eagle in flight against a snowy backdrop — this winter, Illinois has the perfect spots to make that happen.

You might think bobcats are a rarity in Illinois, but it turns out they’re lurking in more backyards than you’d expect.

As the leaves change color, the deer are on the move. Drivers, take heed—this autumn brings more than just sweater weather.