Matt Mendenhall

The president of France prepares to endorse an outrageous plan for bird poaching. Plus, updates on bird names, Audubon’s union, NYC’s Barred Owl & more.

A survey of our readers sparked an answer and question about an endangered bird on the popular game show.

It’s possible that a fungus or toxins that built up in the cicadas negatively impacts birds, according to an ecologist with the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.

The mystery disease has now been reported in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.

Wildlife experts in Washington, D.C., and nearby states say they have not identified the cause of recent deaths of many birds in the region, but … Read More “Take bird feeders down in D.C., nearby states, experts say”

The film, part of this year’s Black Birders Week, tells the story of how Stotts turned away from the streets to work with birds.

A widespread outbreak of salmonellosis among songbirds, especially Pine Siskins and goldfinches, has claimed the lives of untold numbers of the birds in the last … Read More “Disease outbreak sparks calls to take down bird feeders”

Popular birder Jason Ward accused of rape.

Some local counts are canceled. Those that will take place must follow COVID-safe rules.

Brinkley was the former editor of North American Birds, an author, and a tour leader with Field Guides Birding Tours.

Retired teacher leads a movement to improve birding experiences for people with mobility challenges.

Birding superstars Kenn Kaufman, Laura Erickson, and Brian Small joined BW’s editor to look for birds and raise funds for a good cause.

You can support BirdWatching’s team in the fight against the illegal bird trade.

‘Birds can’t vote, but as one of the millions of Americans who care about them — you can.’

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 to change … Read More “A time of racial justice drives new push to rename birds”

They also called for more inclusion and awareness and opportunities for minorities.

Birding groups issue statements of support for African American birder in Central Park case.

More than 50,000 people took part, submitting 121,000 checklists from around the world.

The Florida sighting is at least the 17th yellow Northern Cardinal in the U.S. in recent years.

‘Every shot is different just as every human that was lost is different.’

Minnesota birders traveling on their own were not allowed on a flight home that other birders were on.

If your state and local officials don’t close parks, it’s up to you to stay home.

A group of birders can’t leave Peru due to coronavirus travel restrictions.

Events called off in hopes of slowing the spread of the pandemic.

Large gatherings of people are being curtailed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Should birding events follow suit?

At least 15 tours in China canceled or postponed so far.

Anwar Alomaisi has lived in the New York City area for 22 years and has been an avid bird photographer since 2008.

What we’ve learned about the climate crisis and its impact on birds in the last decade.

The last 10 years has seen an increasing interest in birding from young people and nontraditional audiences.

5 trends in birding that stand out from the last decade.

We are far off the pace of an irruption year for the big white birds.

Watch amazing closeups of the breeding behaviors of birds-of-paradise, manakins, and other tropical birds.

A commitment to diversity, straight talk from Winona LaDuke, and other highlights of the biennial Audubon meeting.

Granite State birders host Republican candidate Bill Weld, aim for more walks with White House contenders.

On Saturday, May 25, the North American birding community lost two remarkable, important women: Elsa Thompson, the co-founder of Bird Watcher’s Digest magazine, and Mary Jo … Read More “Three tragic losses for the birding world”

Longtime contributor hopes to help ‘improve public policies for bird conservation.’

An update on a notable Eastern Screech-Owl nest in a Florida backyard.

A reintroduction plan for California Condor, new films about penguins and prairie birds, and more.

Tributes pour in for the late editor of Bird Watcher’s Digest.

A BirdWatching subscriber and her new husband tied the knot at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.

The vibrant, vividly colored duck has become a “spark bird” for many people — the bird that piques their interest in birds and birding.

These field guides, bird feeders, binoculars, and more items will be perfect for the birders on your holiday-shopping list!

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