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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.
Books
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.
Arts & Culture
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Visit These Prairies for Grassland Birds and a Glimpse of the Past
June 17, 2026 — Although most of America’s historical prairies have been plowed under, these remnants are big enough to make you feel small.
Destinations
A family of five Eastern Bluebirds stands on top of a nest box. The father holds a mealworm in his beak in front of three fledglings with their beaks wide open.
3 Easy Ways to Attract Bluebirds to Your Home (and Keep Them Around)
June 12, 2026 — Follow these expert tips to make this stunning songbird feel welcome in your yard.
Bird Feeding and Care
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Brewing Connection: How Crane Migration Benefits a Nebraska Small Business
June 11, 2026 — Rise and Grind! Learn about the impact of crane season beyond the dollar.
GREAT PLAINS Rowe Sanctuary
An Osprey emerges from the water gripping a bright red fish in its talons.
10 Fun Facts About the Osprey
June 08, 2026 — Widespread and awe-inspiring, these “sea hawks” are so skilled at catching fish that even Shakespeare took note.
Bird Questions and Facts
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Meet the Students Roadtripping Across Canada to Install a New Generation of Bird-Tracking Tech
June 04, 2026 — Since April, Madison Bygrove and Natalie Emerick have been setting up a cutting-edge, continent-wide Motus Audio network to record migrating birds—and having a grand adventure.
Bird Migration
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This Early Birding Icon's Advice on Leading Bird Walks Is Still Fresh—126 Years Later
June 02, 2026 — Four tips that stand the test of time from conservation pioneer Florence Merriam Bailey, who helped popularize birding as a hobby for the masses in the late 19th century.
Birding Advice
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How Florence Merriam Bailey Helped Shape Modern Birding—and Remains an Inspiration 140 Years Later
June 02, 2026 — As a student at Smith College, Bailey founded one of the first Audubon societies in 1886. A recent graduate who led the school’s modern-day Audubon on Campus chapter explores Bailey's pathbreaking work.
Essays
A Cactus Wren hovers with its wings outstretched near a cholla cactus with pink flowers, holding bits of dry plants in its beak.
14 Charming Photos That Showcase the Beautiful Bonds Between Birds and Native Plants
May 28, 2026 — Bask in some of our favorite images from the Plants for Birds category in the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards.
Audubon Photography Awards