Painted Redstart, Allen’s Hummingbird, other species influence shoe designs … Read More “Birds threatened by climate change inspire shoe collection from Allbirds and Audubon”
Leading Off
Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers a reader’s question about dealing with invasive insects without putting birds in harm’s way … Read More “How to control spotted lanternflies without harming birds”
In the News
The unusual scene appeared in a Florida woman’s backyard … Read More “Young Wood Duck emerges from a screech-owl’s nest box”
A program in northeastern Brazil is helping restore populations of an endangered parrot … Read More “Nest boxes aid comeback of rare parrots”
Study: The 6,000 living passerine species originated 47 million years ago in Australia … Read More “New tree of life for passerines recognizes new avian families”
Chicago, Houston, and Dallas top the list, according to a new study … Read More “Study highlights America’s most dangerous cities for migratory birds”
Bird Identification
How to distinguish this western woodpecker from Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Gila Woodpecker … Read More “Identifying Williamson’s Sapsucker”
A successful birder will be able to use habitat as a clue to identifying birds — and also quickly set it aside when necessary … Read More “Understanding birds’ habitat can help you identify them”
Photography
Birds have inspired many team nicknames, including the names of pro sports teams in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey … Read More “Pro sports teams named for birds”
Enter your best images for a chance to win! Read More “2019 BirdWatching Photography Awards”
David Sibley explains how #waterfowl hide their wings.
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- Study: Winter irruptions take a toll on breeding populations. #birds #science
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- Researchers spotted the Antioquia Brushfinch in the wild for the first time. #birds
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Locations & Travel
Writer and photographer Jerry Uhlman shares spring hotspots along Canada’s Riviera … Read More “16 must-see birding hotspots in southern Ontario”
Trips to the Platte 19 years apart highlight changes — not in birds, but people … Read More “Return to Crane River”
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”