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Red-naped Sapsucker
A Handsome Woodpecker Named for its Dashing Plumage
May 06, 2026 — Meet the Red-naped Sapsucker
SOUTHWEST Birding
Green valley under blue sky
Introducing the Anchorage Birding Trail
May 06, 2026 — Audubon Alaska’s newest birding trail connects 35 accessible sites, from Cook Inlet shorelines to Chugach alpine ridges to city parks throughout the Anchorage Bowl.
ALASKA Birding
Orange fish in pond
Hidden Gems Along the Anchorage Birding Trail
May 06, 2026 — The Anchorage Birding Trail hosts some of the richest displays of bird life the city has to offer, but these sites have far more to discover than just feathered friends.
ALASKA Trails
Tower surrounded by birds
Rebuilding a Tower That Seabirds—and Science—Depend On
May 01, 2026 — From storm damage to critical repairs, a research tower on Middleton Island in the Gulf of Alaskahelps scientists track seabird signals in a warming North Pacific.
ALASKA Bird Science
A flock of geese flying overhead in a V-shaped formation.
Why Do Birds Fly in a V Formation? Breaking Down a Brilliant Migration Hack
May 01, 2026 — From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.
Bird Migration
Birding Toward Hope
April 29, 2026 — A reflection on birding, mental health, and finding belonging in the natural world.
SOUTHWEST Birding
Welcome Spring Migrants to Dogwood Canyon.
April 29, 2026 — Spring has arrived in North Texas, and with it comes one of the most exciting seasons.
TEXAS Dogwood Canyon
Three Scarlet Macaws perch in a leafy tree full of green fruits.
Do Birds in the Tropics Have a Breeding Season—or Do They Just Mate All of the Time?
April 28, 2026 — You might think that the neotropics are one big mating party, but even in places that stay green and vibrant year-round, raising chicks comes with trade-offs.
Bird Nests and Breeding
Two goldfinches perched on thin branches lean towards each other, touching beaks.
10 Fun Facts About the American Goldfinch
April 24, 2026 — This drop of sunshine is a much pickier eater than you might realize—and for good reason.
Bird Questions and Facts
An American Oystercatcher walks along the shore in golden hour light.
Can Saving Birds Save the Planet? Scott Weidensaul’s 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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