Learn about great hotspots in the Quaker State. Read More “Seven great birding locations in Pennsylvania”
Discovery Center in Philadelphia is a top birding location in Pennsylvania. Photo by Mike Fernandez/National Audubon Society
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A blooming ‘Winter King’ hawthorn attracts warblers
Homeowners uncover a spring birding bonus after adding a new tree to their garden of native plants. Read More “A blooming ‘Winter King’ hawthorn attracts warblers”
Half-male, half-female cardinal is cool, but it’s not drawing a crowd
This cardinal is amazing, but it appears that our interest in it and atypical animals in general only goes so far. Read More “Half-male, half-female cardinal is cool, but it’s not drawing a crowd”
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 States. Many, many Snowies have been spotted over the last several months, especially around the Great Lakes, near the St. Lawrence River, and along the Atlantic Coast, from Newfoundland to North … Read More “Scenes from the 2017-2018 Snowy Owl irruption”
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Where to see and how to help Red-headed Woodpecker
The following information was part of our April 2017 feature article, “Build It and They Will Come,” which documents the efforts of citizen-scientists in Minnesota … Read More “Where to see and how to help Red-headed Woodpecker”
Eye on conservation: Cerulean Warbler migration plotted
Researchers studying the Cerulean Warbler made a breakthrough last spring. For the first time, they were able to track the bird’s epic northward migration. As … Read More “Eye on conservation: Cerulean Warbler migration plotted”
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”
Seven festive photographs of Bald Eagle
Today we’re joining our readers in the United States as they celebrate Independence Day! We’ve gathered seven of our favorite photos of our national emblem, … Read More “Seven festive photographs of Bald Eagle”
Six spring hawk watches in Ontario, Pennsylvania, and New York
Spring is in the air, and so, too, are northbound hawks, eagles, and vultures. The Great Lakes region is a superb place to observe them. … Read More “Six spring hawk watches in Ontario, Pennsylvania, and New York”
ABA adds books about California and Pennsylvania to its series of state birding guides
Reviews of field guides to birds of California and Pennsylvania Read More “ABA adds books about California and Pennsylvania to its series of state birding guides”