Birdist Rule #29: Try Birding After Dark
January 12, 2017 —
It can be a challenge, but it can also be highly rewarding.
All Bird and Conservation News
Latest
For Actor Lili Taylor, Birding Is Full of Thrills
January 11, 2017 —
On a recent Christmas Bird Count, we go on a 4 a.m. owl chase and witness a diving hawk with the veteran star and activist.
Arctic-Breeding Shorebird Populations Are Plummeting, with No Single Culprit
January 10, 2017 —
As Arctic shorebird numbers decrease, scientists blame farming, hunting, development, climate change—or all of the above?
The White-winged Crossbill Is the Bird That Never Goes Home
January 10, 2017 —
A continuous search for spruce cones makes this crossbill the ultimate avian nomad.
New Evidence Suggests Birds 'Surf the Green Wave' While Migrating
January 09, 2017 —
In a recent study, scientists found that some birds favor stopover and wintering locations with higher concentrations of vegetation.
Hear How the Male Hooded Merganser Courts a Female
January 09, 2017 —
Different croaks for different folks.
The Ocean Is Warming More Quickly Than We Thought
January 06, 2017 —
A new study confirms that the oceans are absorbing heat from climate change at a faster rate, endangering marine wildlife.
Boost Your Birding Skills by Seeing a New Bird Every Day This Year
January 06, 2017 —
Here’s what you need to know to do this fun but difficult challenge.
New Research Shows Hummingbirds Need Exceptional Brains to Hover
January 06, 2017 —
Moving in all directions requires some serious brainpower.
