News and commentary about the varied ways that people watch birds, as well as stories about bird art and films. Plus, summaries of the latest issues of BirdWatching magazine.
Three Piping Plover chicks hatched by Monty and Rose in 2020 stand on a Chicago Beach. Photo by Bob Dolgan
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. Read More “Cicadas may be connected to bird mortality, ecologist says”
The mystery disease has now been reported in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Read More “Bird disease spreads in east, excessive heat threatens birds in west”
Black and Brown birders and students in Hawai‘i, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are now eligible to apply. Read More “Birders’ scholarship deadline extended, eligibility widened”
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. Read More “Documentary highlights master falconer Rodney Stotts”
Editor’s note, June 11: Today we published an update to the story below. Read it here. In the last 10 days, people in the Washington, … Read More “‘Terribly scary’ situation as birds die, go blind in D.C. area”
Pete Dunne reflects on the bird-attracting powers of a single tree in central California wine country. Read More “‘Magic’ oak tree attracts birds to California yard”
Black Birders Week is back. The second annual event will run from Sunday, May 30 through Saturday, June 5. Last year, a group of Black … Read More “Lineup for second Black Birders Week announced”
The contest is open to all photographers ages 8 and up. Read More “Nature center accepting photography contest entries”
