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If You Can Identify Any of These Birds, You're Ready for Climate Watch

April 23, 2019 — And if you can't yet, learn them here so you can help Audubon track how certain species are adjusting to climate change.

What Nesting Materials Are Safe for Birds?

April 22, 2019 — Follow these dos and don'ts if you want to help your feathered neighbors build their homes this spring.

Listen to the Limpkin's Banshee Wail

April 22, 2019 — This Florida wader has a call that sounds more raptor than waterbird.

Birders Are Discovering a Secret to Better Big Days—the Bicycle

April 18, 2019 — More people see the allure of pedal power in a car-centric world.

Invasive Pythons Are Targeting Florida’s Wading Bird Colonies

April 17, 2019 — A pair of studies fuel worries that the out-of-control snakes could undermine the birds’ recovery despite Everglades restoration.

Why Autism Makes the Outdoors More Beautiful—and Complicated

April 17, 2019 — A naturalist in Texas takes us birding from their point of view.

A Tribute to Bill Thompson III, a Birding Leader, Innovator, and Friend

April 16, 2019 — The affable, witty editor of “Bird Watcher’s Digest” built bridges for beginners and experts alike.

Use a Remote Trigger to Get Your Camera Closer to Birds

April 16, 2019 — Even the best blind won’t help you capture certain shots—but that doesn’t mean you have to give up, writes photographer Mac Stone.

Do Magpies Like Stealing Shiny Things?

April 15, 2019 — An experiment put the bird's thieving reputation to the test.

Plant Trees that Turn Your Yard Into a Bird Oasis—and Carbon Sponge

April 12, 2019 — Trees create habitat and store CO2 for decades to come. Just pick carefully.