Learn about North America’s largest bird and watch a live video feed of them. Read More “Big Sur Condor Nest Cam”
California Condor
Asexual reproduction discovered in California Condors
Discovery of parthenogenesis is a first for the species and the first discovered using molecular genetic testing. Read More “Asexual reproduction discovered in California Condors”
Two condor chicks die in California wildfire
Nine free-flying adults are still missing three weeks after fire destroyed sanctuary. Read More “Two condor chicks die in California wildfire”
10 bird species that are still here thanks to the Endangered Species Act
Photos of Brown Pelican, Golden-cheeked Warbler, Piping Plover, Whooping Crane, and other birds that have benefited from the Endangered Species Act. Read More “10 bird species that are still here thanks to the Endangered Species Act”
Condor 832’s incredible journey to Wyoming
UPDATE, JULY 22: Just a few days after the condor sighting described below, the young bird was found dead near Laramie, Wyoming. The U.S. Fish … Read More “Condor 832’s incredible journey to Wyoming”
Our October issue features American Kestrel, Blackpoll Warbler, and 26 minutes of wow
The October 2017 issue of BirdWatching is available now at Barnes & Noble and other newsstands, as well as on digital platforms such as iTunes, … Read More “Our October issue features American Kestrel, Blackpoll Warbler, and 26 minutes of wow”
Condors may soar over the Pacific Northwest again by 2019
Although many birders think of California Condors as birds of southern California and the arid Southwest, their historical range stretches from Baja California to British … Read More “Condors may soar over the Pacific Northwest again by 2019”
Year in review 2016: The 50 most important stories about birds and birders
hat a year 2016 was! Bald Eagles made history. A Spix’s Macaw was sighted in the wild. Birding in Cuba became significantly easier. And participants … Read More “Year in review 2016: The 50 most important stories about birds and birders”
Important bird news from early October
Here’s a roundup of the latest bird news. In chronological order below are the 10 most important stories that we followed over the past two … Read More “Important bird news from early October”
10 stories about birds that made headlines in early October
Here are ten important news stories that we tweeted or retweeted over the past two weeks. 1. Almost a million: Observers at the Batumi Raptor … Read More “10 stories about birds that made headlines in early October”