Arts & Culture

A woman stands on a rocky shore holding binoculars and looking into the distance.
Behind the (Birding) Scenes on the Show ‘The Residence’
April 08, 2025 — Bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares his experience as a consultant for the birdy new Netflix series.
Movies & TV
Three watercolor paintings depicting close ups of the wings of a Blue Jay, Northern Flicker, and Northern Cardinal.
A Close-Up Look at the Beauty of Backyard Birds
March 24, 2025 — In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and commonly overlooked—species.
A chickadee perches on a sunflower extracting a seed with its beak.
How Plant Seeds Reshaped the Lives—and Evolution—of Birds
March 04, 2025 — Plants didn't always use seeds to reproduce, but once they did, early avians were more than happy to indulge in the nutrient-rich morsels, kicking off a symbiotic relationship that persists today.
Books
A person looks up at a hummingbird perched on a wire in a mesh enclosure.
A New Documentary About a Hummingbird Rehabber Peeks At Life on a Different Scale
January 23, 2025 — Terry Masear’s dedication to nursing hummingbirds back to health offers tidbits of wisdom about practicing empathy and living each moment to the fullest.
Movies & TV
Alyssa and Kevin Cronin stand on a boardwalk surrounded by palm trees, holding binoculars and smiling.
How Everyone’s Favorite TikTok Dad Brings Birds to a Whole New Audience
November 12, 2024 — Kevin Cronin, known as Kickball Dad to his social media fans, has gotten his millions of followers excited about birding by simply being himself online
Birding News
Peaceable Kingdom of Birds by Daniel Bonilla
November 04, 2024 — Location: 930 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032
The Audubon Mural Project
Portrait of Samuel Henderson wearing binoculars, smiling.
Meet the Kid Who Wowed the Internet With His Incredibly Accurate Bird Calls
October 07, 2024 — The talented 10-year-old’s performance at a school talent show recently went viral on TikTok after folks couldn't believe their ears.
Red-breasted Nuthatch by Gloria Adams
October 07, 2024 — Location: 849 St. Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031
The Audubon Mural Project
A Red Crossbill looks down from its perch in a pine tree, holding a seed in its beak.
Fancy Finches? This Extensive New Field Guide Is For You
October 04, 2024 — Co-authored by a finch expert and veteran guide writer, the book covers everything from House Finches to honeycreepers. (Yep, they're finches, too.)
Field Guides
Three Little Birds by Harbor Middle School and Groundswell
September 30, 2024 — Location: 27 Huntington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
The Audubon Mural Project