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Become an Expert on Birds and Climate Change Where You Live
Here are six actions you can take to help your local birds survive the climate crisis.
This Was Supposed to Be Their Birding Big Year—and Then the Coronavirus Arrived
These extreme birders know there are much more important impacts from the pandemic, but it still hurts to watch their plans dissolve.
To Get By in the Big City, Birds Need to Have a Large Brain or Lots of Sex
A new study reveals two traits that help some species meet the challenges of city life in a quickly urbanizing world.
How to Make a DIY Bird Feeder From Recycled Materials
Attract birds to your yard with a project that's fun for kids of all ages.
Art Lesson: How Do Birds Get Their Names?
After learning some tips about how birds are named, kids use their imaginations to "invent" a new bird, draw it, and give it a name.
Pigeon Watch: Get to Know (and Love) Our Amazing City Birds
You can learn a lot from watching pigeons! After observing pigeons from a window, park bench, or using online videos, kids use a checklist to spot different behaviors and color morphs.
Researchers Are Retracing the Steps of a Century-Old Expedition to See How California's Birdlife Has Changed
In 1908, Joseph Grinnell began a 30-year project to document the state’s wildlife. Now, a modern resurvey of his study sites is yielding unprecedented insights into birds’ vulnerabilities and resilience.
How Baby Showers Are Helping to Restore an Endangered Stork's Sullied Reputation
Women in India have banded together to build empathy for the Greater Adjutant Stork—starting by celebrating the bird's nesting season.
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