The best birdsong apps
The most useful and promising smartphone apps featuring birdsongs and calls. Read More “The best birdsong apps”
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Young godwit makes longest known nonstop flight ever
A Bar-tailed Godwit flew 8,425 miles for 11 days without stopping between Alaska and Tasmania. Read More “Young godwit makes longest known nonstop flight ever”
Avian flu update: What to know about feeder birds, eagles, owls, and more
The current outbreak appears to be less of a concern for feeder birds. It’s more worrisome for birds of prey. Read More “Avian flu update: What to know about feeder birds, eagles, owls, and more”
Eldon Greij describes the amazing way that birds breathe
Birds are busy animals. Consider insect-hawking flycatchers, far-flying shorebirds, and hovering hummingbirds, and you get a picture of how active birds can be. That’s why … Read More “Eldon Greij describes the amazing way that birds breathe”
The best spotting scopes for birding: A buyers guide
Tips for shoppers and recommendations for the best models at numerous price points. Read More “The best spotting scopes for birding: A buyers guide”
Turkey mites explained
Contributing Editor Julie Craves describes what turkey mites may actually be. Read More “Turkey mites explained”
The amazing muscles and bones that make birds fly
Flight is essential for birds and captivating for birdwatchers. Consider the speed of a diving falcon, the burst of a flushed grouse, the erratic pattern … Read More “The amazing muscles and bones that make birds fly”
How homing pigeons find their way home
Birds have internal compasses that can determine directions from the sun’s position during the day, star patterns at night, and Earth’s magnetic field. A compass … Read More “How homing pigeons find their way home”
16 must-see birding hotspots in southern Ontario
Writer and photographer Jerry Uhlman shares spring hotspots along Canada’s Riviera. Read More “16 must-see birding hotspots in southern Ontario”
Patches in birds’ tail feathers can lead you to ID them
What to watch for when birds flash their tails. Read More “Patches in birds’ tail feathers can lead you to ID them”