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That Thing with Feathers
December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
Letter From the Editor
Scientists Discover First Mummified Example of a Feathered Dinosaur Tail
December 09, 2016 — The rare, amber-encased fossil, which belonged to a young coelurosaur, tells a new story about feather evolution.
Is the Acadian Redfish Helping Puffins Adapt to Climate Change?
December 09, 2016 — As Atlantic herring follow cooler waters north, rebounding redfish populations have become a vital source of food for some puffin colonies.
The Dangers of Distracting Birds
December 09, 2016 — Even birders and photographers with the best intentions can accidentally cause harm. Here are some tips to keep birds safe.
In the Field
Bird Superheroes Deserve Better
December 09, 2016 — From blatant sexism to frequent mediocrity, comic books have often done their avian stars a disservice.
Birdist Rule #48: Buy Birders a Gift They’ll Actually Use
December 08, 2016 — The answer isn’t just “put a bird on it.”
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
A Tiny Parrot Wearing Goggles Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Fly
December 08, 2016 — A daring experiment, led by a bird named Obi, is overturning what scientists know about how birds stay airborne.
Wildlife Trafficking Is the Biggest Threat to Birds on the 2016 IUCN Red List
December 07, 2016 — The updated list, which covers hundreds of newly identified bird species, also details two major conservation successes.
Amidst California Drought, Coyotes Creep Closer to Mono Lake’s Gull Colonies
December 07, 2016 — An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.
From Audubon Magazine
Thousands of Snow Geese Die After Landing in Poisonous Mine Waters
December 07, 2016 — A snowstorm likely forced the migrating flock to make an emergency stop in Montana's toxic Berkeley Pit.