Q: A pair of osprey come back to nest on the top of the same telephone pole near my house, year after year. I’m wondering whether they migrate together and do they pair up for life? A: Osprey are well ...

Do Pileated Woodpeckers Stay With Their Mates? “A pair of pileated woodpeckers visited my suet feeder for the past three or four years, but suddenly the female was alone. I suspect she lost her mate.

Loyalty isn’t just a human trait. In the wild and at home, certain animals form unshakable bonds with their partners, families, and even humans. Some stay devoted to one mate for life, others never ...