Good birders: Meet Virginia Rose, founder of Birdability
Retired teacher leads a movement to improve birding experiences for people with mobility challenges. Read More “Good birders: Meet Virginia Rose, founder of Birdability”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
A virtual Big Day with Kenn, Laura & Brian
Birding superstars Kenn Kaufman, Laura Erickson, and Brian Small joined BW’s editor to look for birds and raise funds for a good cause. Read More “A virtual Big Day with Kenn, Laura & Brian”
Get ready for October Big Day and Global Bird Weekend
You can support BirdWatching’s team in the fight against the illegal bird trade. Read More “Get ready for October Big Day and Global Bird Weekend”
Study: Magpies share food with less fortunate others
The finding may indicate that the birds show sympathy. Read More “Study: Magpies share food with less fortunate others”
Updates on endangered woodpecker, rail, crow, and sage-grouse
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Eastern Black Rail, is downlisting Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and is under fire for not protecting sage-grouse. Read More “Updates on endangered woodpecker, rail, crow, and sage-grouse”
Climate-induced early nesting poses problems for young swallows
Chicks face increased risk of poor weather conditions, food shortages, and mortality. Read More “Climate-induced early nesting poses problems for young swallows”
Birdwatchers encouraged to vote — and turn out more voters
‘Birds can’t vote, but as one of the millions of Americans who care about them — you can.’ Read More “Birdwatchers encouraged to vote — and turn out more voters”
Conservation groups call on Facebook to stop spread of hate, bias, misinformation
National Wildlife Federation, other groups urge Facebook to ’recognize its role in fostering an environment that perpetuates the culture of racism and hate that puts nature out of bounds.’ Read More “Conservation groups call on Facebook to stop spread of hate, bias, misinformation”
Explaining the recent mass mortality of western birds
After the mortality, a recent roadmap for saving aerial insectivores seems more pertinent than ever. Read More “Explaining the recent mass mortality of western birds”
