Culture

September 18, 2018 — From an anxious pigeon to philosophical sparrows, birds star in several popular Instagram comics that explore life's ups and downs.

September 10, 2018 — Religious leaders interpreted the shapes of these birds' murmurations to see if the gods gave, or withheld, their approval.

September 7, 2018 — Alisa Esposito made it her mission to protect Purple Martins from deadly collisions on a North Carolina bridge. When personal tragedy struck, the birds helped her through the ordeal.

September 7, 2018 — This 90-year-old specimen at the Chicago Field Museum seems like any other—until you learn its twisted backstory.

August 31, 2018 — Bilingual birding can offer a deeper understanding of the species we seek, while also helping to bridge communities across the Americas.

August 15, 2018 — More than 75 years after the U.S. government incarcerated 120,000 people, a Japanese American collects stories from survivors and descendants.

August 2, 2018 — The buck-toothed mammals are the best ecosystem engineers nature has to offer. Ben Goldfarb's exhaustive new book explains why.

July 30, 2018 — Summer is prime time to share the thrills of outdoor exploration with young ones.

July 26, 2018 — Inspired by Audubon science, the new outdoor artwork features the eyes of 100 bird species threatened by climate change.

July 10, 2018 — It's more than a bird walk: It's an inclusive experience for anyone who wants to connect to birds, the natural world, and others in a positive way.