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Silhouette of a Great Horned Owl taking off from a branch against an orange sky.
The Stikini, a Witch-Owl Shapeshifter, Is a Seminole Myth That Still Evokes Fear
August 11, 2026 — The tale of a gruesome half-owl, half-person that eats human hearts is so dreaded that few will even talk about it—which the author quickly discovered as she set out to learn more about these creatures.
Deirdre's painting of a Golden-winged Warbler with a map in the background, displayed on an easel outside on a porch.
A Golden-winged Warbler Sounds the Alarm
June 25, 2026 — Artist Deirdre Murphy layers colorful maps and data under a strikingly lifelike portrait of a bold little songbird.
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Lyzy Lusterman organizing books in her book store.
An Indie Bookstore for Birders Is a Dream Come True
June 23, 2026 — Buteo Books has sold titles for bird and nature lovers since 1971. Recently Lyzy Lusterman took a risk in opening its first brick-and-mortar location.
A colorful, whimsical illustration of an adult goldfinch feeding its five chicks in a nest.
Check Out These Fresh New Books for Young Birders—and the Young at Heart
June 23, 2026 — From illustrated odes to underappreciated animals to a picture book inspired by a poetry icon, there is something here for all kinds of kids and the birders who love them.
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Illustration of a Song Thrush flying up to a tree to its mate sitting on a nest.
Add These 6 Birdy Books to Your Summer Reading List
June 22, 2026 — From deep dives into dinosaur life to a celebration of animal parenting, these recent releases for bookish bird-lovers are here just in time for summer vacation.
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Two men kneel in a forest-like setting surrounded by dense tropical plants and trees, wearing dark clothing with colorful embroidered panels and bead necklaces and holding instruments made from natural materials.
Meet the Metalhead Turned Anthropologist Who Plays Ancient Instruments Inspired by Birds
June 17, 2026 — In concerts, YouTube videos, and books, Esteban Valdivia shares how musical artifacts can reveal long-lost knowledge of avian species.
People dancing outdoors in colorful, traditional clothes.
It’s Powwow Season: Watch How Four Indigenous Dances Blend Tradition With the Birds That Inspired Them
May 21, 2026 — Dancing is the main event at powwows, inter-tribal celebrations filled with Indigenous food and art. Styles and inspiration vary widely, but many are influenced by the natural world—including birds.
An American Oystercatcher walks along the shore in golden hour light.
Scott Weidensaul’s New Book Makes the Case for Hope and Resilience Amid a Dire Era of Bird Loss
April 22, 2026 — In “The Return of the Oystercatcher,” the celebrated naturalist and author looks beyond the staggering decline of North American birds to highlight the hard-won victories that prove recovery is possible.
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Seabird in flight over water
Birds in Poetry and Prose in Alaska and Beyond
April 22, 2026 — Poetry is powerful, but poetry about Alaska birds from Alaska poets and writers? Now you’re really flying.
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Meet the Musical Artists Who Are Paying Royalties to Nature
March 30, 2026 — A lot of musicians use wild sounds in their work. Some are now splitting their profits with the planet.