News

Listen to the Elaborate Song of the Brewer's Sparrow
June 17, 2019 — A resident of the sagebrush steppe, this little bird has one mighty complicated call.
Podcast
How to Get Better at Saving Oiled Birds? Lots and Lots of Practice
June 14, 2019 — During "oiled bird season" off the coast of California, International Bird Rescue learns to rehabilitate the trickiest patients.
A New Book Encourages Birding for Mental Well-Being
June 13, 2019 — Blogger and teacher Joe Harkness reflects on what prompted him to write “Bird Therapy.”
Books
How the Peregrine Falcon Comeback Has Forced Dunlins to Adapt
June 10, 2019 — Since the DDT ban, the raptor's populations have boomed—spurring their shorebird prey to adjust in several ways.
Podcast
Pale Male Is a Legend—But Is He Still Alive?
June 07, 2019 — Some believe New York City's famous Red-tailed Hawk is a survivor extraordinaire. Not a chance, others say.
Exotic Parrot Colonies Are Flourishing Across the Country
June 05, 2019 — From Los Angeles to Miami, feral parrots have become a common sight. Are they invasive pests, or a conservation boon?
Four Live Streams That Let You Get Close to Campus Raptors
June 05, 2019 — Students and the public are getting free, front-row seats to the nesting action of Red-tailed Hawks, Peregrine Falcons, and Osprey.
How Well Do You Know Your Birder Lingo?
June 03, 2019 — Quiz yourself with some of these common nicknames and phrases.
Podcast
13 Fun Bird Events to Fill Your Summer Calendars
May 31, 2019 — From birding festivals to exhibits, the coming months offer an array of activities for avian aficionados.
A Treasure Trove of 40,000 Bird Specimens Brought to Light
May 31, 2019 — Alongside experts, students are working at the American Museum of Natural History to sort and organize data from the longest ornithological voyage in history.