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Wintering owls are back. Let’s give them space and respect.
Whether you’re watching owls or taking photos, keep your distance. Read More “Wintering owls are back. Let’s give them space and respect.”
Birding at Big John’s Pond in New York City
A bird photographer reflects on special moments at a small pond in the heart of New York City’s most celebrated wildlife refuge.
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Scenes from the 2017-2018 Snowy Owl irruption
One of the big birding stories from the winter of 2017-2018 has been the ongoing irruption of Snowy Owls into southern Canada and the United … Read More “Scenes from the 2017-2018 Snowy Owl irruption”
Study at September 11th tribute site confirms dramatic impact of light on migrating birds
For more than a century, people have known that artificial light is a detriment to birds migrating during darkness. The morning after a foggy or … Read More “Study at September 11th tribute site confirms dramatic impact of light on migrating birds”
Geolocators reveal loop migration and stopover regions of Kirtland’s Warbler
A new study has confirmed not only that the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler winters almost exclusively in the Bahamian Archipelago but also that it makes a … Read More “Geolocators reveal loop migration and stopover regions of Kirtland’s Warbler”
Six photos show how to recognize young Bald Eagles
A regal-looking Bald Eagle appeared on the cover of our October 2016 issue (which is available here). We chose the species to call attention to … Read More “Six photos show how to recognize young Bald Eagles”
How New York’s Bald Eagles made their comeback
In the October 2016 issue of BirdWatching, Joe Trezza writes about Vito and Linda, the first Bald Eagles to nest in New York City in 100 … Read More “How New York’s Bald Eagles made their comeback”
New York City’s celebrity Bald Eagles make history again
Joe Trezza, author of our October 2016 cover story about the first Bald Eagles to nest in New York City in a century, sent this update: Nature works … Read More “New York City’s celebrity Bald Eagles make history again”
Seven photos of amazing Black Skimmer
Black Skimmer is the subject of a wonderful article in our August 2016 issue by National Geographic Young Explorer grant recipient Erika Zambello. Skimmers are … Read More “Seven photos of amazing Black Skimmer”