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A linocut depicting a lapwing, a map, an old book, and some tools on a wooden surface.
When People Dined On Robins and Other Avian Oddities From America's Past
February 27, 2025 — In his richly researched newsletter, amateur historian Robert Francis takes deep dives into the country's complicated and ever-changing relationship with birds.
Birds and History
Four sparrows eat seed at a feeder.
What Does the Avian Flu Surge Mean for Your Bird Feeders?
February 24, 2025 — As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild birds remain at risk. Here’s what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your feathered visitors safe.
Bird Feeding and Care
A large flock of gulls stand in a parking lot.
Why Do Gulls Like Hanging Out in Parking Lots?
February 24, 2025 — A question we've all wondered. An answer that might surprise you.
Bird Questions and Facts
Birding Is a Booming Hobby—and a Big Business
February 20, 2025 — More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults enjoy birding, and the money they spend contributes billions of dollars to the economy.
Birding News
Shorebirds feeding on shore
Sandpipers’ Last Supper
February 18, 2025 — The story of a tiny shorebird’s epic journey, powered by an invisible fuel in the mud.
ALASKA Bird Behavior
Alaska Native dance group
At Alaska’s Yakutat Tern Festival, Seabirds and Local Culture Soar
February 12, 2025 — The annual event highlights the remote village’s Aleutian Terns and Alaska Native community.
ALASKA Festivals and Events
A male American Goldfinch perched on a branch.
Mindful Birding
February 07, 2025 — Combining the joy of observing birds with the benefits of mindfulness.
ROCKIES Birding
Submit to the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards
January 28, 2025 — Calling all Alaska photographers! Our premier bird photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 5, 2025.
ALASKA Audubon Photography Awards
Close up portrait of a crow with its beak wide open.
Long Overlooked and Understudied, the Fish Crow Is Worth Your Attention
January 27, 2025 — The Fish Crow shares its range with the American Crow but behaves differently in nearly every way. Here's what sets this corvid apart and how to find one.
Birding Advice