Birdist Rule #81: Learn How to Handle Your First ‘Dip’
July 13, 2017 —
Missing a bird you've traveled to see, or ‘dipping,’ can be a disappointing experience. It’s also a birding rite of passage.
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Windows into Another World: Take a Tour of Bird Blinds Across the Country
July 12, 2017 —
What compels birders to hunker down in dark, often cramped structures? An intimate view of avian lives. But as with birds, every blind has its own character—and story.
How to Read the Tides for Shorebird Photography
July 12, 2017 —
Understanding how birds behave at different tidal times is key to capturing a truly great image—or even seeing them at all.
Shrinking Bears Ears Would Be Shortsighted and a Mistake
July 11, 2017 —
With the review process for 27 of our national monuments officially closed, a letter from Audubon's president and CEO.
Hog Island’s Osprey Pair Lose Chick to Nighttime Owl Raid
July 11, 2017 —
The Great Horned Owl struck the nest a little after midnight, leaving behind two survivors.
Why Do Birds Avoid Flying in the Rain?
July 10, 2017 —
It might have more to do with the air than the water.
As Climate Change Threatens to Push the Bicknell’s Thrush North, Scientists Are Protecting Its Future Habitat Now
July 10, 2017 —
In a warmer world, to save rare species, scientists have to proactively protect their future ranges. For this alpine thrush, that means working with foresters in the Canadian mountains.
Don't Forget: Our National Monuments Are at Risk
July 07, 2017 —
There are only a few days left to voice your support for the 27 monuments currently under review.
One of These Chicks Does Not Belong in This Nest
July 07, 2017 —
To identify the imposter, start with the adult.
The 'Smart Nest Box' Provides a Peek Into the Secret Lives of Birds
July 07, 2017 —
The high-tech nesting boxes catch feathered families on camera for science, education, and pure entertainment.
