The Best New Gear for Birding This Summer
August 09, 2016 —
What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.
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Pitch (Not So) Perfect: Inbreeding Could Cause Birds to Sing Off-Key
August 09, 2016 —
A new study finds that inbred birds seem to be less musically talented than outbred ones, possibly hurting their chances of mating.
The Shoebill: Or, the Most Terrifying Bird in the World
August 05, 2016 —
Are you ready for this thing? I don't think you're ready for this thing.
The Critically Endangered Kakapo Parrot Is Having One Fantastic Year
August 05, 2016 —
A record breeding season and a spike in donations have conservationists hopeful for the flightless New Zealand bird.
Birdist Rule #97: Get to Know Your Goldfinches
August 04, 2016 —
This is the California Gold Rush they don’t teach you about in history class.
Risking Life and Limb in Antarctica to Find the Frozen Ancestors of Birds
August 04, 2016 —
Extreme fossil hunting on the icy outcrops at the bottom of the world.
This Rare Video of a Bald Eagle Attacking an Osprey Nest Is an Incredible Display of Speed and Strength
August 02, 2016 —
The nest is located on Hog Island, Maine, and is one that Audubon and Explore.org stream live video from each year.
Tracking Kestrels One Feather at a Time
August 01, 2016 —
Researchers suspect that plucked DNA can provide answers to where climate-threatened American Kestrels are going.
How to Go Birding by Tree
July 29, 2016 —
A New York City naturalist shares his unique approach of matching trees to certain bird species.
