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To Help Birds This Winter, Go Easy on Fall Yard Work
October 06, 2017 — A manicured lawn might look nice, but messy is better for birds and bugs.
Native Plants
Zinke to Reconsider Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
October 06, 2017 — With an official notice of intent, the secretary of the interior begins the process required to amend the landmark 2015 conservation agreement.
Birdist Rule #87: Know How to Bird on Vacation with a Non-Birding Spouse
October 05, 2017 — It's possible, but compromise is key.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Hungry Raptors Make Murmurations Even More Beautiful to Photograph
October 05, 2017 — Starlings are easy to find. But capturing their twisted formations as they evade predators takes commitment and vision.
Climate Change Has Whooping Cranes Starting Their Spring Migration Earlier
October 04, 2017 — Warmer temperatures mean Whooping Cranes migrate north earlier, and south later, between the Gulf Coast and Canadian breeding grounds.
We Finally Know How Bright Lights Affect Birds Flying at Night
October 03, 2017 — A new study, based at New York City's 9/11 tribute, shows that artificial lights lure birds from their migratory routes.
This Caterpillar Mimics Bird Alarm Calls to Scare Away Predators
October 02, 2017 — When attacked, the North American walnut sphinx lets out a full-body scream that can reach up to 80 decibels in volume.
Listen for Woodpeckers Making Their Winter Homes This Fall
October 02, 2017 — Instead of migrating, some species chisel out snug roosting cavities to keep warm during the colder months.
Podcast
How Caribbean Birds Are Faring After Hurricanes Devastated Their Homes
September 29, 2017 — The first surveys of Caribbean birds, many with small populations limited to a single island, sow worry with glimmers of hope.
Conservation
Image of marsh grasses and water on a sunny day.
What We Lose When We Forget the History of Our Public Lands
September 29, 2017 — Public lands let us experience wildness in spaces where nature and history converge. How do we make them more inclusive to all?