Why we need birds now — in times of extreme uncertainty — more than ever … Read More “Winged wonders: Why birds have the power to lift us up”
Leading Off
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson provides advice on how to buy birdseed, suet, and other feeder fare … Read More “A birdfeeding shopping list”
In the News
The missing birds include four chicks that were still in their nests … Read More “13 condors missing after wildfire destroys Big Sur Sanctuary”
Discrepancy among recognized raptor species points to a wider problem, ornithologists say … Read More “Researchers call for changes to avian ‘taxonomy anarchy’”
Conservation groups cheer judge’s ruling supporting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act … Read More “Court decision ‘a much-needed win for migratory birds’”
Fund is for birders seeking higher education … Read More “Maryland and D.C. groups create scholarship for Black and Latinx birders”
Bird Identification
Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for on these familiar and popular backyard birds … Read More “Identifying North America’s five titmouse species”
David Sibley describes the two common forms of Northern Flicker — Red-shafted and Yellow-Shafted — as well as intergrades and rare abnormally colored birds … Read More “Northern Flicker’s fascinating color differences explained”
Photography
An impressionistic image of European Shags took top prize in the contest … Read More “Winning images from 2020 Bird Photographer of the Year competition”
Wonderful photos of puffins, penguins, Burrowing Owl, Northern Goshawk, hummingbirds, and more … Read More “2020 BirdWatching Photography Awards finalists”
Understanding variations in bird flight and behavior can put you on the path to identifying birds more quickly. (Me… https://t.co/f4YSRNqVgD - Photo of the day: David Mundy photographed this Ferruginous Hawk in flight near Longview, Alberta.… https://t.co/uXdsTnr1xp
- Much remains to be learned about the mesmerizing and beautiful #CommonNighthawk, including why it may be disappeari… https://t.co/n6nuPrakD9
- [email protected] provides tips to identify North America's titmouse species. #Birding
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- Enjoy this slideshow of winning images from this year's Bird Photographer of the Year contest.… https://t.co/hv4883gzJp
Birding at home
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson provides advice on how to buy birdseed, suet, and other feeder fare … Read More “A birdfeeding shopping list”
This excerpt from Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife explains how to purchase native plants for your yard … Read More “Tips for finding and growing native plants for birds”
Find out how easy it is to attract cardinals, orioles, and other birds with seeds, oranges, suet, and other treats … Read More “Birdfeeding basics”