Articles by Nell Durfee

News

The Canadian Rockies Are Overflowing With Hybrid Birds

By Nell Durfee
May 15, 2018 — A history of glaciers and warm spells has turned the region into a special place where species and subspecies mate.
News

A Birder's Dream Job: International Flight Attendant

By Nell Durfee
May 09, 2018 — Chris Done crisscrosses the globe for a career, seeking out birds wherever he lands.
Behind the Shot

A Curious Owlet Peeks Out of Its Nest Box. A Vigilant Photographer Is Ready.

By Nell Durfee
May 04, 2018 — Ashleigh Scully, 16, captured this shot of a curious young screech owl while doing her homework at the kitchen table. Here's how.
Native Plants

South Carolina's Governor's Mansion Just Got a Lot More Bird-Friendly

By Nell Durfee
April 18, 2018 — Governor McMaster recently invited Audubon South Carolina to help overhaul the mansion's gardens using native plants.
News

A Greener, Cleaner Chesapeake Is a Boon for Birds

By Nell Durfee
April 16, 2018 — As seagrass rebounds in the Chesapeake Bay, scientists are cautiously optimistic about bird populations, too.
Behind the Shot

How a Photographer's Kind Heart Led to This Snowy Shot of a Killdeer

By Nell Durfee
April 05, 2018 — By protecting the Killdeer's nest from harm, Melissa Groo was able to capture one parent's impressive devotion to its eggs.
News

Eleven Spring Birding Events to Get Psyched For

By Nell Durfee
March 30, 2018 — There's a lot to look forward to as winter (finally) winds down.
Birds in the News

How to Help Owls and Other Raptors After Snowstorms

By Nell Durfee
March 23, 2018 — Birds can often appear distressed during the winter. Not all need to be rescued, but when they do, call a pro.
News

There's a New Theory for Why Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers Look So Alike

By Nell Durfee
February 26, 2018 — A feeder-based study found Downys are bullies—and it might explain their copycat looks.
News

John James Audubon Made a Mardi Gras Appearance

By Nell Durfee
February 22, 2018 — The Rex parade, New Orleans’ oldest Mardi Gras parade, featured the naturalist in a celebration of the city’s history.