UN secretary general urges public pressure against climate “emergency … Read More “U.N. chief: ‘Nature is angry… nature strikes back’”
Leading Off
The actor produces and narrates a nonfiction work about preserving marine life in the increasingly warming Antarctic … Read More “In Greenpeace documentary ‘Sanctuary,’ Javier Bardem advocates for protecting Antarctic region”
In the News
504 wild Whoopers estimated near the Texas coast … Read More “Whooping Crane flock in Texas remains stable”
Bahama Warbler, Bahama Parrot, and other species were likely severely impacted by the category 5 hurricane … Read More “After Dorian, ‘grave concern’ for birds in the northern Bahamas”
Droughts and dying trees are hardening forest floors and starving Northland’s kiwi. Climate change threatens to double the region’s time spent in drought … Read More “How climate change threatens New Zealand’s kiwis”
Mountain ranges and valleys occupy only 25% of the inhabited continents, but they are home to 85% of amphibians, birds and mammals … Read More “Mountains rich in species still puzzle science”
Bird Identification
Use these tips from Kenn Kaufman to spot Snail Kites … Read More “Identifying Snail Kite”
Start by learning to recognize the four distinct groups of beach-combers … Read More “Keys to identifying shorebirds”
Photography
Photographs of owls, penguins, and more were among the 22 finalists … Read More “2019 BirdWatching Photography Awards finalists”
Stunning image of a Dalmatian Pelican is the overall winner … Read More “Bird Photographer of the Year winners announced”
Watch me on @TODAYshow at 8:30am Thurs to find out one way we can all fight #climatechange and how @NWF can help yo… https://t.co/CZklHWD8h2 
The Whooping Crane photo that was in our latest story about the bird and in our newsletter today (& below) is by Ri… https://t.co/BsePM9Yiaf 
The Department of Interior, which controls public land around the country, announced that 560 acres of federal land… https://t.co/fp3qIDIM2I - This southwestern Louisiana refuge, home of huge flocks of waterfowl, whistling-ducks, and herons. #BirdingHotspots
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- Each issue of BirdWatching magazine includes tips for identifying birds, advice for attracting and enjoying birds,… https://t.co/873Ge2wqfJ
Locations & Travel
The Central American country is a meeting point for the birds of the Americas — and a terrific destination for birders … Read More “Honduras: A birder’s view”
Writer and photographer Jerry Uhlman shares spring hotspots along Canada’s Riviera … Read More “16 must-see birding hotspots in southern Ontario”
We’ve published “Hotspots Near You” since October 2006. In it, we provide up-to-date information from local birders about easily accessible places to watch birds. We offer maps, directions, bird lists, links, contact information, and detailed descriptions of hotspots that are great for birding close to home. Read More “Hotspots Near You”