Birds Galore! Spectacular Photos of Florida's Nesting Boom
April 12, 2018 —
Thanks to optimal conditions, wading birds are breeding in huge numbers throughout the Everglades this year
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Now Resurgent, Ospreys Once Faced an Uncertain Future
April 11, 2018 —
The “fish hawk” is an early sign of spring—and a conservation ideal.
Inside Reality Star Spencer Pratt’s Hummingbird Empire
April 09, 2018 —
Almost a decade after “The Hills,” the Los Angeles native has found a new fan base in the hundreds of hummers that visit his decked-out home.
Listen to One of Nature's "Most Memorable Anthems"
April 09, 2018 —
In the last days of winter, Sandhill Cranes dance along the riverbanks of the central United States.
Sirens of Greek Myth Were Bird-Women, Not Mermaids
April 06, 2018 —
A new translation of Homer’s Odyssey corrects the record: The Sirens' seductive power lies with their otherworldly, avian knowledge.
Florida's Wading Birds Are Nesting In Droves This Year
April 06, 2018 —
An extra-wet rainy season shows that, given a chance, the Everglades ecosystem can bounce back from a century of abuse.
How a Photographer's Kind Heart Led to This Snowy Shot of a Killdeer
April 05, 2018 —
By protecting the Killdeer's nest from harm, Melissa Groo was able to capture one parent's impressive devotion to its eggs.
Four Quick Tips for Identifying Hybrids
April 04, 2018 —
A mix of two different species, these birds trick experts and novices alike.
Hybrid Chickadees Are Terrible at Memory Games
April 03, 2018 —
An evolutionary kink from crossbreeding might affect the birds' ability to survive in harsh conditions.
