Podcast

December 2, 2019 — Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.

November 25, 2019 — Hailing from Mexico, these birds traveled abroad before eventually landing back on North American shores.

November 18, 2019 — Bald Eagles, Gyrfalcons, and other birds of prey keep to themselves, with some pairs maintaining a nesting territory roughly the size of Chicago.

November 4, 2019 — Once restricted to southern California and the Baja Peninsula, the species' success is tied to an increase in flowery landscaping and nectar feeders.

October 21, 2019 — There's a lot more to these birds than being feeder bullies.

October 14, 2019 — With more than 350 species, the world's parrots really do come in all shapes and sizes.

October 7, 2019 — Feathery feet help ptarmigans travel on top of the snow during winter.

September 30, 2019 — The Red-necked Phalarope twirls itself on the water’s surface to draw in tiny crustaceans and other critters.

September 23, 2019 — After filling thousands of holes with food in the fall, the white-eyed hoarders spend winter reorganizing their stockpile.

September 16, 2019 — Watch carefully the next time you spot this secretive wader hunting.