Why I'm A Birder
Jonathan Franzen
By Susan Cosier
The best-selling author calls discovering birds “the third major revelation of my life."
Audubon Magazine March-April 2013
Umbrella Species: Greater Sage Grouse
By By The Audubon Editors
Protecting the West's sagebrush landscape goes way beyond merely protecting the greater sage-grouse.
Saving Species on the Brink
By Ted Williams
Three success stories show just how far we’ll go to protect birds from extinction.
Activities
10 Things You Can Do For Birds
By Susan Tweit
Plant a garden. Be a citizen scientist. Join “Lights Out.” Your steps can make a difference.
Audubon View
By David Yarnold
To hear nature’s voice, simply follow the birds.
The Gift of Caring for Baby Hummingbirds
By Sy Montgomery
One writer learns that this task is anything but a burden.
Avian Inspiration Takes Flight to New Heights
By Kate Yandell
Birds’ wing physiology and flying behaviors still influence aeronautics today.
Olympic Stadium Takes Cue from Birds
By Michele Berger
At 1,093 feet long and 971 feet wide, this arena resembles one gargantuan nest.
The Amazing Brainpower of Birds
By Daisy Yuhas
Few animals have taught neuroscience more than songbirds.
Unlocking the Mystery of Flocks
By Susan Cosier
Groups of birds are providing insight into human behavior.
Put a Bird On It
By Julie Leibach
From phone cases to shoes, avian-adorned products sell.
Birds as Pollution Detectors
By Michele Berger
Common species help scientists recognize toxins, measure mercury levels, and more.
News
The Most Endangered Bird in the Continental U.S.
By Ted Williams
The fight to save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow inspires all who love wildlife.
Mission of Mercy
By Thomas Urquhart
A routine jog leads to a chance encounter with an injured northern gannet—and a determined effort to set things right.
Visualizing Birdsong
By Julie Leibach
Avian calls like you’ve never seen them before.
