April 23, 2021 —
The founding father of American birding soared on the wings of white privilege. The birding community and organizations that bear his name must grapple with this racist legacy to create a more just, inclusive world.
April 23, 2021 —
The pandemic prodded me to fulfill a lifelong dream of living on a boat. I’m learning the ropes surrounded by the birds of my North Carolina childhood.
Birds May Hold Clues to the 'Bizarre' Life Cycle of Brood X Cicadas
April 19, 2021 —
Billions of cicadas will emerge in the eastern United States this spring, presenting a once-in-a-17-year opportunity for scientists to understand how they shape populations of birds and other species.
Meet Jali Makawa, Whose Expertise Proved Vital for Western Ornithologists
April 15, 2021 —
Makawa's knowledge and outdoor skills made him indispensable to the white museum curators cataloging Africa’s birds in the 20th century.
16 Virtual and In-Person Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration
April 14, 2021 —
Your favorite events might look a little different this year, but you’ll find online opportunities to explore birding hotspots from coast to coast.
H. Jon Benjamin’s ‘Morning Bird Reports’ Have Brought Joy to Many in Dark Times
April 14, 2021 —
One of America’s most recognizable voice-actors shares how the pandemic got him back into birds, why he started posting videos to Twitter, and about that one time he went fisticuffs with gulls.