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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.
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.
Books
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.
ALASKA Arts & Culture
Migration Mystery: Why Are These Rare Female Thrushes Disappearing?
April 20, 2026 — Scientists are unraveling the conservation risks to the elusive Bicknell’s Thrush.
Bird Science
Golden-cheeked Warblers: Texas Born and Raised
April 10, 2026 — Few Species Are as Tied to the Lone Star State as the Golden cheeked Warbler
TEXAS Bird Migration
An American Robin bends down holding its head close to the grass.
How Do American Robins Find Worms? Behold the Rich Sensory World of Birds
April 09, 2026 — From robins to owls and woodcocks, birds have brilliant ways of locating food underground.
Bird Questions and Facts
Portrait of Beverly LaBelle standing outside in front of a tree.
This Woman May Know Anna's Hummingbirds Better Than Anyone—After Finding More Than 350 of Their Nests Herself
April 01, 2026 — With no formal scientific background, Oregonian Beverly LaBelle has likely discovered more Anna’s nests than any other individual, and all in a once-neglected Portland park. In the process, she created a rich and invaluable dataset.
Bird Science
Ask Kenn: Can I Identify Woodpeckers by Their Drumming?
March 30, 2026 — They can tell one another apart, so you’ve got a shot.
Bird Questions and Facts
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.
Arts & Culture