Ospreys, Like Skateboarders, Favor One Foot Over the Other
April 27, 2020 —
The way these fish-eating raptors carry their prey suggests their brains have evolved to divvy up complex tasks.
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EPA’s Recent Rollbacks Raise Public Health Worries for Vulnerable Americans
April 24, 2020 —
People of color already face more pollution linked to a higher risk of dying from COVID-19, and now the government is easing air-quality regulations.
Hey, Nature Lovers, Looking for a Good Book to Read?
April 24, 2020 —
Margaret Atwood, Omar El Akkad, Delia Owens, and five other authors are here to help.
It’s Me, Your Birder Friend—Help Me Help You Identify That Species
April 24, 2020 —
Saw a bird but you're not sure how to describe it? Here are the details to include in that text to your bird-nerd buddy.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Do Birds Get Bored?
April 23, 2020 —
Also this month: How did the Harris's Sparrow get its name? And what's the difference between a beak and a bill?
"What's the Deal With Birds?" a New Paper Asks—While Making a Point
April 22, 2020 —
In the world of academia, predatory journals with almost no vetting process abound. One researcher had enough.
This Stunning Photo Project Showcases the Loggerhead Shrike’s Gory Deeds
April 22, 2020 —
On Colorado’s grasslands, Rachel Hopper skillfully captures the beauty and brutality of this fierce songbird’s distinctive style of food storage.
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Is a Time for Reflection and Action
April 22, 2020 —
Even in the face of enormous challenges, we can do great things to secure a better future for birds and people.
Chuck-will's-widows Sometimes Swallow Songbirds Whole, Apparently?
April 21, 2020 —
A handful of scientific records make this one of the few things researchers know about these mysterious, big-mouthed nightjars.
