Birding in one place for a full year
Along a degraded stream near Helena, Montana, a birder’s close observations through the seasons found a hemisphere of birds in motion. Read More “Birding in one place for a full year”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
New York’s Mandarin Duck ‘is bringing many new people to birding’
The vibrant, vividly colored duck has become a “spark bird” for many people — the bird that piques their interest in birds and birding. Read More “New York’s Mandarin Duck ‘is bringing many new people to birding’”
15 great gift ideas for birdwatchers
These field guides, bird feeders, binoculars, and more items will be perfect for the birders on your holiday-shopping list! Read More “15 great gift ideas for birdwatchers”
The penguin quest: A search for all 18 species
For birders Charles Bergman and Susan Mann, finding all 18 of the world’s penguin species in the wild led to a deeper bond with our fragile planet. Read More “The penguin quest: A search for all 18 species”
Birding festivals scheduled for December 2018
Birders have the chance to see eagles, Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, and more at these festivals this December. Read More “Birding festivals scheduled for December 2018”
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron adjusts its migration pattern to fiddler crabs
As spring arrives earlier each year, Yellow-crowned Night-Herons mysteriously adjust the timing of their return to the emergence of fiddler crabs. Read More “Yellow-crowned Night-Heron adjusts its migration pattern to fiddler crabs”
Dressing for the elements
Pete Dunne provides birders with a basic primer on dressing for the different weather conditions Mother Nature serves up. Read More “Dressing for the elements”
Rare fossil bird deepens mystery of avian extinctions
Most complete North American enantiornithine fossil was aerodynamic equal of modern birds. Read More “Rare fossil bird deepens mystery of avian extinctions”