Red-billed Starling

Making sure that water under the ground helps birds above the ground
September 10, 2018 — "It’s clear that the ramifications of our decisions on groundwater are going to stretch decades into the future, and what we do now will really matter.”
CALIFORNIA
How Starlings Spoke for the Gods in Ancient Rome
September 10, 2018 — Religious leaders interpreted the shapes of these birds' murmurations to see if the gods gave, or withheld, their approval.
Podcast
A Biologist's Bittersweet Return to See the Birds She Helped Save
September 07, 2018 — Alisa Esposito made it her mission to protect Purple Martins from deadly collisions on a North Carolina bridge. When personal tragedy struck, the birds helped her through the ordeal.
Flock Together
Highlighting Nature and History in a Storied Philadelphia Landmark
September 07, 2018 — The Discovery Center in Strawberry Mansion will be an educational destination and a place for reconnecting with a long-standing piece of Philadelphia history.
News
Eastern Whip-poor-will by Yumi Rodriguez, Candice Flewharty, and Melanie Sokolow
September 07, 2018 — Location: 601 W. 161st Street, New York, NY 10032
The Audubon Mural Project
Gyrfalcon by Frank Parga
September 07, 2018 — Location: 3750 Broadway at W. 156th St., New York, NY 10032
The Audubon Mural Project
The Surprising Connection Between the Kirtland's Warbler and the Birding World's Most Famous Murderer
September 07, 2018 — This 90-year-old specimen at the Chicago Field Museum seems like any other—until you learn its twisted backstory.
News
Audubon Kern River Preserve is key battleground for rare bird's future
September 06, 2018 — Despite Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo's rapid decline, U.S. Fish & Wildlife is considering removing its protected status.
CALIFORNIA
Which Bird Apps Are Best for Kids?
September 06, 2018 — Young birders want to be able to ID different species. Technology makes it easier for them to learn.
Gear
Shrikes Have an Absolutely Brutal Way of Killing Large Prey
September 06, 2018 — Famous for impaling their victims, these songbirds first use a special maneuver to break the necks of small rodents.
Bird Behavior