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Are American Robins Really a Sign of Spring? Kenn Kaufman Answers
March 28, 2022 — American Robins are present year-round across much of the U.S., but most individuals move nomadically through winter following patchy fruit supplies. Bird expert Kenn Kaufman explains when they genuinely signal the arrival of spring.
Bird Questions and Facts
10 Fun Facts About the American Woodcock
March 25, 2022 — Find out why one of North America’s oddest-looking birds is also among the most beloved.
Bird Questions and Facts
The Inspiring Ascent of Master Falconer Shawn Hayes
March 21, 2022 — How one determined man built his dream life with birds of prey
Profiles
These Early Nesters Get a Head Start on Breeding Season
March 17, 2022 — Not every bird species waits for spring to lay eggs and raise chicks.
Bird Nests and Breeding
How Webcams Are Helping Scientists Save One of the World’s Rarest Seabirds
March 15, 2022 — For the past decade, the CahowCam Project has entertained viewers while revealing new insights into the lives of the endangered Bermuda Petrel.
Conservation News
The Klamath Basin’s Water Crisis Is a Growing Disaster for Waterfowl
March 11, 2022 — Some of the continent’s most important wetland habitat is drying up. Without urgent action, we may be witnessing the death of a flyway.
Essays
Can Laser Pointers Help Solve a City’s Crow Problem?
March 01, 2022 — Sunnyvale, California recently began using lasers to deter large flocks of roosting crows. The effectiveness of these tools, however, can vary.
Conservation News
Many Birds Are Shrinking and Growing Longer Wings as the World Warms. Why?
February 07, 2022 — A growing body of research suggests a warming world could mean smaller birds with longer wings, but nothing about the findings is settled.
Climate
A Magnetic ‘Stop Sign’ Tells These Birds Where to Nest
January 27, 2022 — Nearly eight decades of banding data help dissect how songbirds return to the same breeding territory year after year.
Bird Science
Why Photographers Should Reconsider Using Playback in the Field
January 25, 2022 — Playing audio clips of songs and calls is a common tool for getting better shots, but it can also be detrimental to birds and their chicks.
Photography Ethics