Walking With Penguins
May 09, 2014 —
With her shepherd’s crook made of rebar, researcher “Hurricane Dee” Boersma still rules—and Argentina’s Magellanic penguins still follow.
From Audubon Magazine
Why the Passenger Pigeon Went Extinct
April 17, 2014 —
And whether it can, and should, be brought back to life a century after it disappeared.
Reimagining the Great Egret
July 31, 2013 —
Olaf Hajek kicks off the series with a little lesson in art history.
From the Archives: Aldo Leopold's ‘Odyssey'
June 12, 2013 —
The journey of a single atom paints a compelling portrait of the web of life.
Rufous Hummingbirds Turning Up in Unusual Places
March 11, 2013 —
Is climate change the reason, or are birders just paying closer attention?
Why Do Birds Matter?
March 06, 2013 —
From authors to ornithologists, avian enthusiasts share their thoughts.
The Most Endangered Bird in the Continental U.S.
March 05, 2013 —
The fight to save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow inspires all who love wildlife.
The Man Who Saves Cranes
January 18, 2013 —
At forty years and counting, celebrated ornithologist George Archibald’s global crusade to protect cranes still has the wind beneath its wings.
When Birds and Glass Collide
December 20, 2012 —
Each migration season, millions of birds die in cities by crashing into buildings. Now a growing trend toward sustainable design could open the door to safer passage.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow
October 22, 2012 —
These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
