News

Ducks Are Moving North as Winters Warm
March 30, 2021 — A new study confirms that some Southern waterfowl populations are dwindling as birds opt for northern locales that were previously too cold.
Margaret Atwood Talks Bird Lore To Celebrate the ‘Bedside Book of Birds’
March 29, 2021 — The reissue of this love letter to birds, by the noted author's late partner Graeme Gibson, delves into the varied intersections between human and avian lives.
Culture
A Bird (and People) Budget for Arizona’s Legislature
March 26, 2021 — The state must capitalize on the opportunity to fund water and environmental protection.
Western Water News
Do Yourself a Favor This Spring: Go See the American Woodcock’s ‘Sky Dance’
March 26, 2021 — Timberdoodles have one of the wildest mating rituals among North American birds, and you should definitely check it out. Here’s how.
Birding Advice
Un presupuesto de aves (y personas) para la legislatura de Arizona
March 26, 2021 — El Estado debe aprovechar la oportunidad para financiar la protección del agua y el medio ambiente.
Western Water News
Louisiana Beach Rocked by Two Hurricanes is Ready for Nesting Birds
March 25, 2021 — Volunteers removed thousands of pounds of hurricane debris and helped southwest Louisiana bounce back from a tough hurricane season.
Coasts and Oceans
When It Gets Too Hot, Phoenix's Lovebirds Turn to Air Conditioning
March 25, 2021 — Feral parrots in North America’s hottest city have found a creative way to stay cool in extreme heat, expected to get worse with climate change.
A New Book Showcases the Beauty and Grit of New York City's Wildflowers
March 24, 2021 — Photographer Andrew Garn reveals, in stunning detail, the diverse flora that many city dwellers may overlook but birds can't do without.
Books
Seventy Never Looked So Good: The Long, Wondrous Life of Wisdom the Albatross
March 24, 2021 — The Laysan Albatross is the oldest known wild bird on the planet, an international icon, and still hatching eggs. This year she had her 39th chick.
Oldest Ring-billed Gull on Record Discovered by Cleveland Birder
March 23, 2021 — At 28, the gull is a year older than the previous title holder, further expanding our knowledge of the species' longevity.