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Birders Drop Everything to Behold Rare Corn Crake That Turned Up in New York
For two days, scopes lined a Long Island parkway as birders delighted in the European visitor, which traveled even farther than its audience.
Rule #46: Go on a Successful Birding Trip Without a Guide
Intimidated to chase a lifer on your own? Don't be. Just use my bird-finding strategy, known as I.B.I.S.
37 Leading Arctic Wildlife Scientists Oppose Arctic Refuge Drilling
Following the introduction of legislation to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, dozens of Arctic wildlife experts unite in opposition.
As Washington Undermines Sage-Grouse Plans, Nevada Marks Conservation Milestone
A gold mine purchases the first conservation credits in a new, market-based approach to protect Nevada's sage-grouse habitat.
Congresswoman Liz Cheney Introduces Bird-Killer Amendment
House Committee on Natural Resources approves language targeting Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Add These Birder Murder Mysteries to Your Reading List
With titles like 'A Siege of Bitterns' and 'A Cast of Falcons' to his name, novelist Steve Burrows mixes birds and whodunits to great acclaim.
More Success! Young Pennsylvania Plover Spotted in Florida on Inaugural Migration
The banded bird, which fledged this summer, was part of the state's first Piping Plover brood in 60 years.
Amazon’s Alexa Is Ready to Help You Learn Bird Calls
The virtual assistant can now access more than 2,000 birds sounds from the Audubon library—as long as you say the magic words.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan