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NPR's Fred Wasser tells us about his first bird-watching trip, a search for a Snowy Owl that was spotted in Frederick County, Maryland. The white and fluffy bird breeds in the Arctic tundra and often travels south during the winter months in search of food. According to folklore, a close encounter with this bird could turn your life around.

Commentator Lynn Trenning wonders what happened to the many traditions that were once associated with the American flag.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Michael Williamson of the Washington Post, who was named the Photographer of the Year by the White House News Photographers' Association. (5:51) View some of Williams' photos.

Turkey vultures flock to Orlando, Florida's, two tallest buildings every winter. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with an employee of one of those buildings about the strange birds. To see the turkey vulture, click here.

From member station KCUR, Jeremy Cate reports on a growing problem for many airports -- collisions between wildlife and airplanes. In Kansas City, they're trying a unique experiment to keep deer from wandering on to the runway.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the battle for media attention between President Bush and former President Clinton. Clinton is busy dealing with attacks on his pardon of fugitive Marc Rich, while Bush is trying to gain approval for his tax-cut program.

Seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt died yesterday in a car crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

An estimated 15,000 convicts in nearly two dozen prisons in Brazil rioted yesterday in what appeared to be a well-coordinated effort. Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Martin Kaste about the latest developments.