Birding

Acid-Covered Caterpillars Are a Delicacy for Migrating Swainson's Hawks
April 24, 2018 — Each spring, thousands of the ravenous raptors descend on California's Anza-Borrego desert to gorge themselves on a buffet of moth larvae.
Which Birds Produce the Most Hybrids?
April 20, 2018 — Here are the three groups you should pay especially close attention to.
How a Small Home in Arizona Became a Global Birding Destination
April 19, 2018 — Once somebody's backyard, Tucson Audubon's Paton Center for Hummingbirds attracts thousands of birders every year.
Now Resurgent, Ospreys Once Faced an Uncertain Future
April 11, 2018 — The “fish hawk” is an early sign of spring—and a conservation ideal.
Four Quick Tips for Identifying Hybrids
April 04, 2018 — A mix of two different species, these birds trick experts and novices alike.
Eleven Spring Birding Events to Get Psyched For
March 30, 2018 — There's a lot to look forward to as winter (finally) winds down.
Crossbills Are the Grail Birds of the Adirondacks
March 28, 2018 — To find them, you need to know them. And not many know them better than Joan Collins.
Ten of the Best Podcasts About Birds
March 16, 2018 — So you can get your birding fill, even when you can't get outside.
Pretty Little Fliers
March 15, 2018 — These glamorous female birds outshine their male partners.
I Became a Better Birder When I Stopped Focusing on the Males
March 14, 2018 — Kenn Kaufman reflects on ingrained biases in birding—and how moving past them gave him a whole new perspective.