Book profiles Tykee James, Corina Newsome, Mamie Parker, J. Drew Lanham, and others … Read More “New coloring book highlights 12 Black birders”
Leading Off
Locations from Minnesota to South Carolina to Colombia where you can spot this beautiful warbler … Read More “10 places to find Prothonotary Warbler”
In the News
A tiny but loud, brightly colored songbird from subtropical Asia could be emerging as a new invasive species in Britain, threatening to dominate the dawn … Read More “New invasive bird in Britain: Red-billed Leiothrix”
Lead ammo and fishing tackle harms eagles, cranes, swans, and other wildlife … Read More “Groups call for phasing out lead on national wildlife refuges”
The show will take viewers into the wild, wonderful, and unpredictable world of birds … Read More “Christian Cooper to host new National Geographic TV show”
Why a birding group in Jackson, Mississippi, pays close attention to the breeding success of its local Prothonotary Warblers … Read More “A passion for Prothonotary Warblers”
Bird Identification
Use these tips to distinguish this swallow from Tree Swallow … Read More “How to identify Violet-green Swallow”
Why the appearance of first-year birds in the same species can differ significantly … Read More “David Sibley explains variability in songbirds”
Photography
Maureen Hills-Urbat of Rockyview County, Alberta, is the winner of our first Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest with this image of squabbling Blue … Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest First Place: Blue Jays”
The photo’s sharp, detailed look at the moment a tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird preyed on a much smaller insect earned high praise … Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Second Place: Ruby-throated Hummingbird”
Birding at home
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson provides advice on how to buy birdseed, suet, and other feeder fare … Read More “A birdfeeding shopping list”
Watch the video feed from Canopy Lodge here … Read More “Panama Fruit Feeders camera”
Find out how easy it is to attract cardinals, orioles, and other birds with seeds, oranges, suet, and other treats … Read More “Birdfeeding basics”