News

How to Slash Your Home Energy Use Through Strategic Gardening
April 05, 2019 — Heating and cooling our homes eats up plenty of energy. Reduce the load with native plants that block summer sun or winter winds.
John Young Rediscovered the Australian Night Parrot, but Did He Lie About His Later Findings?
April 04, 2019 — Much of Young's research on the nocturnal bird has been retracted over scientific shenanigans including allegations of a botched call recording, a planted feather, and bogus nests and eggs.
Conservation
Get Started With Camera Traps to Nab Unusual Bird Photos
April 04, 2019 — Change your viewpoint with technology that snaps the shutter for you.
Tips and How-Tos
Kenn Kaufman's Backyard Is One of the Best Spots to Witness Spring Migration
April 03, 2019 — The legendary birder's latest book is a love letter to Ohio and migratory wonders. Read an excerpt here.
Books
Four Decades of Building Strike Records Point to ‘Super Collider’ Birds
April 03, 2019 — A new study finds that quiet fliers are safer than more social species when it comes to avoiding urban hazards on nocturnal migrations.
How Do You Blaze a Trail That Everyone Can Enjoy?
April 02, 2019 — Birding with a disability can be difficult and lonely. These advocates are working to change that, one park at a time.
Did Scientists Just Settle a 200-Year-Old Debate About Cassowaries?
April 02, 2019 — A new study shows that the cassowary’s helmet plays a role in regulating body temperature. But that might not be all it does.
Win a Copy of Kenn Kaufman's New Book, ‘A Season on the Wind’
April 02, 2019 — The storied writer and birder chronicles the wonders of migration in a weaving tome.
Books
House Hunting Is a Prickly Affair in the Arizona Desert
April 01, 2019 — In a mostly tree-free terrain, saguaros play host to woodpeckers and other cavity-nesting species.
Podcast
Making Window Collisions a Priority in Canada's Capital
March 29, 2019 — Safe Wings Ottawa recently held its annual display to raise awareness about the dangers birds face and encourage action.