Birding

February 10, 2016 — It requires thousands and thousands of feathers and a whole lot of preening.

January 29, 2016 — A couple's trek to a hidden lagoon in Costa Rica leads to a cache of new details about a glorious, yet understudied bird.

January 28, 2016 — The century-old citizen science project is just in its fifth year in Cuba.

January 22, 2016 — A surprise visit from a Northern Hawk Owl ended in tragedy last week. Here's how birders can be sure to protect the species they seek.

January 20, 2016 — Here's the secret behind the head-turning phenomenon.

January 07, 2016 — This little tree dweller shows up just about everywhere.

December 23, 2015 — Our favorite reads of the year include a guide to the world of gonzo birds, a best-selling falconry memoir, field handbooks, and more.

December 16, 2015 — As the big freeze sets upon this industrial city, so do the raptors, finches, and waterbirds.

December 15, 2015 — Follow this bird and it might lead you to sweet gold!

December 11, 2015 — They could be vagrants or they could be regulars—there's no wrong reason for getting stirred up about a bird.