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
‘Removing an especially problematic eponym represents a step towards dismantling barriers,’ committee says … Read More “McCown’s Longspur renamed Thick-billed Longspur”
The research should settle the lump-or-split debate about Baltimore and Bullock’s Orioles … Read More “Study: Hybrid orioles not a sign of species merging”
This summer’s movement for racial justice and atonement finally spurred Mississippi to remove the Confederate symbol from its state flag, Washington’s NFL team … Read More “A time of racial justice drives new push to rename birds”
But the news is not all good for the iconic bird … Read More “Satellite study finds new Emperor Penguin colonies in Antarctica”
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”
Understanding variations in bird flight and behavior can put you on the path to identifying birds more quickly … Read More “How birds fly and move in foliage can help you ID them”
Photography
Sha Lu’s incredible image of a kite passing prey to its mate wins first place in our contest … Read More “2020 BirdWatching Photography Awards first place: White-tailed Kites”
Wonderful photos of puffins, penguins, Burrowing Owl, Northern Goshawk, hummingbirds, and more … Read More “2020 BirdWatching Photography Awards finalists”
Photo of the day: Courtney Turnlund spotted this Great Horned Owl on a tree in her yard. She said she has never see… https://t.co/ATYl06BG4K - New study from Nature: Grassland bird decline across U.S. tied to neonicotinoids https://t.co/mkNf7XGdW7 https://t.co/K8mxCKwtFx
- ICYMI: McCown's Longspur renamed Thick-billed Longspur.
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- Follow these steps to keep baths and fountains safe for birds. #BackyardBirds
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- @ThorsOther Cooper's Hawk.
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”