June 03, 2013 — Birds exposed to artificial light in cities get an early start to mating season.
A Comeback for the Passenger Pigeon?
By Brandon Keim
May 30, 2013 — A new project aims bring a famous bird back from extinction.
What Makes Bird Vision So Cool
By Tim Birkhead
May 30, 2013 — They use their right and left eyes differently. Some may sleep on the wing. They may even be able to see the earth's magnetic field. Welcome to the amazing world of bird vision.
Volunteers Tap Trees for Climate Clues
By Emma Bryce
May 28, 2013 — A project to collect core samples from trees could shed light on the effects of global warming.
The Falkland Islands: A Birder’s Grail Destination
By Scott Weidensaul
May 08, 2013 — The otherworldly, windswept Falklands are home to such a vast and diverse array of wildlife—including five species of penguins—that the archipelago has become a grail destination for adventurous birders and nature lovers.
Roseate Spoonbills Send Warning Signs About the Florida Everglades
By Rene Ebersole
May 03, 2013 — Decades after they staged a major comeback from plume hunting, one of the world's most bizarre and beautiful birds is struggling in South Florida. Does this spell trouble for the entire Everglades ecosystem?
Fight Club: A Ragtag Crew Races to Save Disappearing Trees
By Brian Kevin
April 17, 2013 — Backcountry activists in the Mountain West defend the whitebark pine against climate change and beetle attacks.