Ask Kenn: How Do Birds Keep Themselves Clean?
March 24, 2025 —
Staying fresh is a matter of survival in a bird’s life—and a treat for birders to observe.
From Audubon Magazine
A Close-Up Look at the Beauty of Backyard Birds
March 24, 2025 —
In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and commonly overlooked—species.
11 Berry-Bearing Native Plants to Keep Birds Full and Happy
March 19, 2025 —
From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of species across all seasons.
A Nest-Protecting Program Pays Off for Alabama’s Snowy Plovers
March 17, 2025 —
After five years in which almost no chicks survived, more of the shorebirds are fledging since Alabama Audubon and volunteers adopted some simple but effective measures to help them.
A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats
March 13, 2025 —
Scientists checked in on species all over the country for the latest State of the Birds report. Nearly everywhere they looked, birds were struggling—including some that have been resilient in the past.
‘Oh, Wow!’—Stunning Photos Offer First Known Proof of Vermilion Flycatchers Fishing
March 12, 2025 —
An Arizona photographer’s images of Vermilion Flycatchers and Black Phoebes catching and eating fish—and one unlucky lizard—provide a rare glimpse into a little-known side of both birds.
Birds-of-Paradise Feathers Are More Than Flashy—They Glow
March 07, 2025 —
Researchers recently discovered that dozens of species in the flamboyant family are biofluorescent, emitting a gleaming light that could enhance their mating displays.
How Plant Seeds Reshaped the Lives—and Evolution—of Birds
March 04, 2025 —
Plants didn't always use seeds to reproduce, but once they did, early avians were more than happy to indulge in the nutrient-rich morsels, kicking off a symbiotic relationship that persists today.
Remembering "The Bird of the Century," a Half-Century Later
March 03, 2025 —
In March of 1975, an extremely rare Ross's Gull was confirmed for the first time in the Lower 48. The sighting and the frenzy that ensued was a watershed moment for a burgeoning birding community.
