News

Follow These Pro Tips for Photographing Shorebirds
May 26, 2017 — Lisa Franceski has spent eight years shadowing shorebird families at her local beach. Here, she offers her advice for catching intimate shots.
Tips and How-Tos
Birdist Rule #89: Try Standing Still to See More Birds
May 25, 2017 — It's amazing what you can miss if you don't have a little patience.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
The Catbird Has a Simple Trick to Outsmart Brood Parasites
May 24, 2017 — When it comes to protecting its nest from the Brown-headed Cowbird and other nest invaders, the quirky Gray Catbird is especially talented.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
Proposed 2018 Federal Budget Leaves Little Room for Birds or Conservation
May 23, 2017 — If the administration's proposed budget signals its values, one thing is clear: protecting birds and the places they need is not high on the list.
Drilling in the Arctic Refuge Threatens the World's Birds
May 23, 2017 — Hidden in the President's newest budget proposal is the potential opening of the refuge to new oil and gas development.
Sorry, Hollywood, but Ian Harding Would Rather Be Birding
May 22, 2017 — Best known for his role on the show 'Pretty Little Liars,' Harding's new book 'Oddbirds' shares his love of birding and birds with a new audience.
Books
How Grebes Build Floating Nests That Keep Their Eggs High and Dry
May 22, 2017 — Dead and rotting aquatic plants are the Pied-billed Grebe's nesting materials of choice.
Podcast
Listen: This Birdsong Time Machine Resurrects the Lost Sounds of New York
May 19, 2017 — An ecologist, a sound engineer, and a multimedia artist teamed up to recreate forgotten soundscapes of the city's past wildlife.
Birdist Rule #45: Learn to Deal With Incredibly Annoying Bugs
May 19, 2017 — Here are some of the worst bugs you'll encounter while birding, as well as some methods for prevention.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
New Jersey Greens Its Highways With Native Plants—and Your State Can, Too
May 18, 2017 — The drivers behind the state’s new landscaping law share their story, along with tips on how to get your local politicians on board.
Native Plants