How birds stay warm when the weather turns cold
Physical and physiological adaptations enable birds to endure extremely low temperatures and the worst of winter weather. Read More “How birds stay warm when the weather turns cold”
Physical and physiological adaptations enable birds to endure extremely low temperatures and the worst of winter weather. Read More “How birds stay warm when the weather turns cold”
Highlights of the season include ducks, eagles, and spectacular owls. Read More “Pete Dunne on the gifts of winter birding”
Tips for finding birds while keeping yourself and others safe. Read More “How to watch more birds during the pandemic”
Why you should take a little extra time to look at birds. Read More “The value of actively observing birds”
Understanding variations in bird flight and behavior can put you on the path to identifying birds more quickly. Read More “How birds fly and move in foliage can help you ID them”
One of the world’s last inland pine barrens — home to an endangered butterfly — is also an important site for birds of conservation concern. Read More “Preserve saves a butterfly — and lots of birds, too”
Stephanie Seymour turned her passions for birds and music into art. Read More “Songwriter’s new album inspired by birds”
Homeowners uncover a spring birding bonus after adding a new tree to their garden of native plants. Read More “A blooming ‘Winter King’ hawthorn attracts warblers”
Eldon Greij explains how beaks evolved to fit the functionality of each bird species. Read More “How the many sizes and shapes of beaks came to be”
A bird observatory on Vancouver Island tallied a record-breaking number of saw-whet owls in 2017. Read More “The thrills of a saw-whet owl banding station”