News

Research Reveals Exactly Why Peregrine Falcons Are so Deadly
April 13, 2018 — Cameras and simulations are finally enabling scientists to study the nuances of the raptors' extreme hunting techniques.
Bird Science
Birds Galore! Spectacular Photos of Florida's Nesting Boom
April 12, 2018 — Thanks to optimal conditions, wading birds are breeding in huge numbers throughout the Everglades this 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.
Inside Reality Star Spencer Pratt’s Hummingbird Empire
April 09, 2018 — Almost a decade after “The Hills,” the Los Angeles native has found a new fan base in the hundreds of hummers that visit his decked-out home.
Listen to One of Nature's "Most Memorable Anthems"
April 09, 2018 — In the last days of winter, Sandhill Cranes dance along the riverbanks of the central United States.
Podcast
Florida's Wading Birds Are Nesting In Droves This Year
April 06, 2018 — An extra-wet rainy season shows that, given a chance, the Everglades ecosystem can bounce back from a century of abuse.
How a Photographer's Kind Heart Led to This Snowy Shot of a Killdeer
April 05, 2018 — By protecting the Killdeer's nest from harm, Melissa Groo was able to capture one parent's impressive devotion to its eggs.
Behind the Shot
Four Quick Tips for Identifying Hybrids
April 04, 2018 — A mix of two different species, these birds trick experts and novices alike.
In the Field
Hybrid Chickadees Are Terrible at Memory Games
April 03, 2018 — An evolutionary kink from crossbreeding might affect the birds' ability to survive in harsh conditions.
Why Anusha Shankar Doesn't Mind Being the 'Hummingbird Pee Person'
April 02, 2018 — By studying how the birds burn energy, the scientist hopes to better understand how animals can survive in a changing world.