Bob Karp waited nearly three hours through a hot August Sunday for a glimpse of the painted bunting—sometimes called the most gorgeous bird in North America, with its feathers flashing red, green and ...

Say the words “feather art,” and people probably won’t know what you’re talking about. Tribal headdresses? Ostrich-plume hats? If you’re drawing a blank, head to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art ...

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Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

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