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American White Pelican and Yellow-billed Magpie by Kristin Doeblin (ANJL)
July 25, 2018 — Location: 500 W. 135 Street, New York, NY 10031
Rufous Hummingbird by Yumi Rodriguez
July 25, 2018 — Location: 3860 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
American Three-toed Woodpecker, Bullock's Oriole, Red-breasted Sapsucker by Jacinta Stewart
July 25, 2018 — Location: 3612-18 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
The Origins of Hummingbirds Are Still a Major Mystery
July 12, 2018 — There is a dazzling diversity of the tiny birds in the Americas, but recent discoveries trace their evolution back to Europe—where today there are no nectar-feeding species.
Is It Okay to Remove Cowbird Eggs From Host Nests?
June 06, 2018 — It can be tempting to interfere with these brood parasites. But there are many reasons—legal and behavioral—to leave tampering to the pros.
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food—for photography or simple enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
When You Should—and Should Not—Rescue Baby Birds
May 02, 2018 — It’s not uncommon to find young birds away from their nests during spring and summer. But should you help them? That depends.
Research Reveals Exactly Why Peregrine Falcons Are so Deadly
April 13, 2018 — Cameras and simulations are finally enabling scientists to study the nuances of the raptors' extreme hunting techniques.
Wilson's Warbler by Cara Lynch
March 20, 2018 — Location: 1805 Amsterdam Ave., New York NY 10031