Culture

How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 — Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
Reimagining the Wood Duck
July 12, 2019 — Returning to her roots, illustrator Melinda Beck gives new life to the waterfowl’s stunning plumage.
Birds of a Feather Kickflip Together in a New Crowdfunded Video Game
July 09, 2019 — A breakout hit, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.
This Novelist Turns Her Favorite Birding Moments Into Teen Fiction
July 03, 2019 — A mysterious bird drives the action in Adrienne Kisner's new novel about standing up for what you hold dear.
Did Neanderthals Catch and Kill Golden Eagles for Their Feathers and Talons?
June 21, 2019 — New evidence suggests that the ancient hominids held raptors in high esteem—and might have even passed that practice to us.
A New Book Encourages Birding for Mental Well-Being
June 13, 2019 — Blogger and teacher Joe Harkness reflects on what prompted him to write “Bird Therapy.”
How ‘Game of Thrones’ Gets Packed With Birds (and Not Just Ravens)
May 09, 2019 — Come to meet the man who puts Prothonotary Warbler calls in Kings Landing. Stay for a bonus field guide to the birdlife of Westeros.
When Women Run the Bird World
May 03, 2019 — For decades female birders have been the silent majority. Now they’re starting their own movements to transform a privileged culture.
Watch These Desert Raptors Snack on a Massive Swarm of Bats
April 29, 2019 — Swainson's Hawks star in the latest episode of National Geographic's nature-doc series, Hostile Planet.
The Mystery of the Missing John James Audubon Self-Portrait
April 26, 2019 — The artist snuck himself into his original "Birds of America" Golden Eagle painting, but his likeness was later removed. What happened?