From the Editor
It’s OK to have hope
If and when the pandemic ends, will we go back to normal or build something better?
Features
Lucky’s legacy
A long-lived Osprey from Newfoundland, the star of a popular nature documentary, sired a chick that revealed a startling migratory feat for this widespread raptor species.
Rehab for raptors
Rehabilitation centers welcome birds and humans alike throughout North America.
Raptor rehab centers in the U.S. and Canada
Find an organization near you that rehabilitates birds of prey.
The therapeutic power of birdwatching
In times of stress or even grief, ‘ornitherapy’ can provide comfort and healing in surprising ways.
Columns
Photographing Birds
Birder at Large
The magic oak
Reflections on the bird-attracting powers of a single tree in central California wine country.
Amazing Birds
Reproduction isn’t simple
Why songbirds pair off to establish territories yet frequently seek out neighbors to mate with.
Attracting Birds
Blue over invasive plants
The trouble with nonnative plants.
ID Tips
Wood-Pewees
What to look for on Eastern and Western Wood-Pewees, Willow Flycatcher, and Greater Pewee.
ID Toolkit
Hotspots Near You
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311. Old Legislative Rd. S.W., Allegany County, Maryland
This western Maryland hotspot is a great place for Henslow’s Sparrow and Golden-winged Warbler.
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312. Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Laramie, Wyoming
This refuge southwest of Laramie is an oasis for waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, and migrant passerines.
Also in Every Issue
Birding Briefs
Important news about birds, birdwatching, and conservation.
Bookshelf
Reviews of books about Florida Scrub-Jay, Osprey, hummingbirds, and more.