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How Do Hummingbirds Fly Without Crashing?

July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.

St. Paul is Minnesota’s Newest Bird City

July 20, 2016

Why Birders Still Love Listservs

July 20, 2016 — In a world always waiting for the next big social media thing, listservs offer a streamlined approach to news and discussions.

Making a Home in the Strangest of Places

July 20, 2016 — A pair of Great Lakes Piping Plovers is nesting successfully—on an Illinois Superfund site.

Birdist Rule #5: Get Yourself a Nemesis Bird

July 20, 2016 — Because every hero needs a villain.

Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive

July 19, 2016 — Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.

Urban Oases Are Springing Up in Connecticut

July 19, 2016 — A new program finds the best places to create green spaces for underserved communities and migrating birds.

Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts

July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.

The House Finch

July 15, 2016 — Thanks to an undercover Audubon sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.

Hoot Goes the T. Rex?

July 14, 2016 — Scientists may have found a surprising parallel between bird and dinosaur sounds.