Birdist Rule #23: Identify Your First Song Sparrow
October 13, 2016 —
Once you do, all of those other “little brown jobs” get a little less confusing.
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Mystery Solved: Invasive Berries to Blame for Turning Flickers’ Feathers Pink
October 13, 2016 —
An old theory distracted researchers from the real cause for decades, but a new study points to a non-native species of honeysuckle as the culprit.
Watch: The Male Costa's Hummingbird Puts On One Wild Mating Display
October 12, 2016 —
The behavior is rarely seen, and it's one of the more dramatic examples of courtship in the bird world.
How Urban Landscapers Use Native Plants to Create Habitats for Wildlife
October 12, 2016 —
Increasingly, popular public spaces are using a conservation-oriented gardening philosophy that can also transform communities.
Follow These Tips to Identify Tricky Fall Warblers
October 07, 2016 —
Here are the visual cues—and behaviors—to look for among drab, quiet autumn migrants.
These Vivid Bird Photographs Nearly Fly off the Screen
October 06, 2016 —
Sean Graesser's bird portraits imitate life in the style of John James Audubon.
Birdist Rule #44: Learn to Love Landfills and Sewage Treatment Plants
October 06, 2016 —
Ah, the sweet smell of birding success.
Six Quick Questions to Help You Identify Red-Tailed Hawks
October 06, 2016 —
They're one of the most familiar raptor species in North America, but they can still be tricky to ID.
The Hawaiian Crow Is Ready to Make Its Big Comeback
October 05, 2016 —
Extinct in its natural habitat since 2002, the tool-using Hawaiian Crow will return to the wild this November with lots of support.
Meet John James Audubon’s Nemesis Bird: the Chestnut-sided Warbler
October 04, 2016 —
Despite decades of searching, Audubon struggled to find the bird after his first sighting. But there might be some good reasons why.
