A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 —
As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
Culture
What a Fateful Expedition to Alaska 100 Years Ago Can Teach Us Today
June 14, 2018 —
In his new book "Tip of the Iceberg," Mark Adams explores glaciers, climate change, and a defining moment for turn-of-the-century conservation.
In ‘American Animals,’ Audubon’s Art Is a Source of Obsession, Greed, and Infamy
June 13, 2018 —
To the director and one of the real-life perpetrators of the new crime film, “Birds of America” is more than just a plot point.
A Rare Copy of Audubon’s ‘Birds of America’ Heads to Auction to Benefit Conservation
June 12, 2018 —
The four-volume masterpiece could raise $8-12 million, potentially setting a record value for John James Audubon's crowning achievement.
A Hat Tip to the Women Who Started Modern Bird Conservation in the U.S.
June 08, 2018 —
A New York Historical Society exhibit reveals how fashion propelled one of the first great conservation movements.
The Woods Are My Safe Haven—But That's Not True for Everyone
May 31, 2018 —
[Updated: See editor's note below.] The hit TV show “Atlanta” offers a reminder that one Black person's paradise can be another one's terror.
What It's Like to Hold a Baby Penguin
May 16, 2018 —
Discover the adorable details in this excerpt from “Penguins in the Desert.”
Win a Copy of the Murder Mystery, "A Shimmer of Hummingbirds"
May 11, 2018 —
In the newly released book, detective Domenic Jejeune goes on an exotic birding trip to hunt down his brother's killer.
Why I Use Comics to Share My Love of Birds and Science
April 26, 2018 —
Rosemary Mosco, creator of the comic “Bird and Moon,” on how humor, animals, and cartoons are a natural fit.
