Culture

Wake up to Gentle Birdsong with This New Smartphone App
April 14, 2017 — Ease into your morning with a new birdsong alarm clock, created by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
A New Exhibit Puts a Modern Spin on the Renowned ‘Birds of America’ Paintings
March 30, 2017 — A Los Angeles gallery is highlighting contemporary paintings inspired by two artistic giants: Larry Rivers and John James Audubon himself.
Reimagining the Northern Cardinal
March 24, 2017 — A playful twist on one baseball team's bird-themed logo.
The Bird That Saved My Family
March 24, 2017 — After tragedy struck, the Blooms struggled to recover. Taking in an injured magpie turned out to be just what the family needed to begin healing.
Video: Bird-Call Competitors Show Off Their Best Quacks, Honks, and Gobbles
March 07, 2017 — Every year young and old callers take to the stage to compete at the National Outdoor Show. Here they share the art of the perfect call.
Gorgeous Sunset Shot of Sandhill Cranes Wins Spot on New USPS Stamp
March 01, 2017 — Michael Forsberg’s photo of a flock sweeping over Nebraska's Platte River beat out tens of thousands of other candidates vying for the honor.
Behind the Scenes of BBC America's Planet Earth II
February 17, 2017 — With more feathers than before, the show brings peregrines, birds-of-paradise, and plenty of other amazing avians to your screen. Here's how they got those incredible shots.
Watch: Vice News Tonight Goes on an Audubon Christmas Bird Count
January 17, 2017 — On a cold and snowy morning in December, Vice braved the elements with a group of Brooklyn birders at Prospect Park.
What the Beatles Song 'Blackbird' Was Really About
January 16, 2017 — According to Paul McCartney, he was relaying a beautiful message of hope.
For Actor Lili Taylor, Birding Is Full of Thrills
January 11, 2017 — On a recent Christmas Bird Count, we go on a 4 a.m. owl chase and witness a diving hawk with the veteran star and activist.