Wintering owls are back. Let’s give them space and respect.
Whether you’re watching owls or taking photos, keep your distance. Read More “Wintering owls are back. Let’s give them space and respect.”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Why birders have no excuse for boredom
As long as birds exist and we birders have the latitude to engage them, life is a sensory and intellectual feast. Read More “Why birders have no excuse for boredom”
Chicago-area brewery to release ale in support of Northern Harrier conservation
November 20 release will take place alongside premiere of trailer for “The Magic Stump,” a documentary film that features harriers and other Illinois birds of prey. Read More “Chicago-area brewery to release ale in support of Northern Harrier conservation”
New tanager species described from Bolivia, Peru
The species is named Inti Tanager, after the Quechua word for “sun,” because of its yellow plumage and because it occurs in open, sunny habitat. Read More “New tanager species described from Bolivia, Peru”
Study suggests multiple species of Sharp-shinned Hawk
DNA research finds distinctions among hawks from Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the mainland. Read More “Study suggests multiple species of Sharp-shinned Hawk”
Friends and colleagues remember Eldon Greij (part 2)
Colleagues and former students at Hope College share memories of Eldon Greij involving birds, road trips, tacos, fish fries, and more. Read More “Friends and colleagues remember Eldon Greij (part 2)”
Friends and colleagues remember Eldon Greij (part 1)
Pete Dunne, Brian Small, Kenn Kaufman, Tim Laman, Chuck Hagner, Laura Erickson, and Tim Gallagher share memories of Eldon Greij. Read More “Friends and colleagues remember Eldon Greij (part 1)”
Dawn choruses becoming quieter, less varied
We’re not at the silent spring stage yet. Read More “Dawn choruses becoming quieter, less varied”
Asexual reproduction discovered in California Condors
Discovery of parthenogenesis is a first for the species and the first discovered using molecular genetic testing. Read More “Asexual reproduction discovered in California Condors”
The greatest hawk watchers of all time
Pete Dunne reflects on several of the hawk watching G.O.A.T.s he has had the pleasure to raise binoculars with. Read More “The greatest hawk watchers of all time”