Amazing Birds
Eldon Greij
Eldon Greij is a biologist and a lifelong educator and the Founding Editor of Birder's World (now BirdWatching). His popular column "Amazing Birds" appears in every issue of the magazine.

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Amazing grebes are perfectly suited to life on and under the ­water

By Eldon Greij
Published: December 22, 2011
Sometimes, if you’re really fortunate, you do more than just see a bird; you see a bird with a loved one
By Eldon Greij
Published: October 21, 2011

How a nature-loving father, a devoted wife, and Napoleon Bonaparte all helped Audubon become Audubon

By Eldon Greij
Published: August 26, 2011

Why the warming climate should be of concern to birdwatchers

By Eldon Greij
Published: June 24, 2011
Much more than a stiff breeze is required for a Ring-billed Gull to be able to hover
By Eldon Greij
Published: April 22, 2011

10 fun ways you can observe birds this breeding season

By Eldon Greij
Published: February 15, 2011

Not all birds see like a hawk, but every bird’s eyes are amazing

By Eldon Greij
Published: December 22, 2010

A trip to the Platte this spring might be your most thrilling ever

By Eldon Greij
Published: October 22, 2010

How can their nests be so hard to find when their bills are so hard to miss?

By Eldon Greij
Published: August 20, 2010

Not every bird relies on its own body heat to keep its eggs warm

By Eldon Greij
Published: June 25, 2010

How hummingbirds choose flowers is just one of many reasons the tiny sprites are so fascinating

By Eldon Greij
Published: April 23, 2010

How ingenious internal clocks help birds anticipate critical life events

By Eldon Greij
Published: February 19, 2010
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