A year with Carolina Wrens
Through the seasons with the hardy, honey-voiced songbirds of the East.
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Species Profiles
Stories about hummingbirds, owls, falcons, and many more fascinating species.
Say’s Phoebe: North America’s subtle songster
Often overlooked, the little-studied Say’s Phoebe brings the wild close to home in western North America. Read More “Say’s Phoebe: North America’s subtle songster”
Working to save the Black-breasted Puffleg
Despite its popularity with the public, Ecuador’s most endangered endemic hummingbird is rare, extremely localized, and not well known by scientists — even those who are trying to protect it. Read More “Working to save the Black-breasted Puffleg”
Rare Madagascar Pochard takes step toward recovery
One of the world’s rarest birds, once thought to be extinct, successfully bred in the wild late last year. The crop of ducklings marks a … Read More “Rare Madagascar Pochard takes step toward recovery”
Rescuing Snowy Owls from airport runways
When Snowy Owls show up near airport runways, these heroes go to work to move them to safety. Read More “Rescuing Snowy Owls from airport runways”
Reflections on the year’s last hummingbird
Most hummingbirds leave Mississippi in early October, but this birder spotted one in his yard in mid-November. Read More “Reflections on the year’s last hummingbird”
Wild facts about Wild Turkeys
Encourage lively talk around your holiday table with these facts about the birds. Read More “Wild facts about Wild Turkeys”
10 great birds with bad names
Some avian monikers just don’t pass the sniff test. Read More “10 great birds with bad names”
The Whooping Crane’s cloudy future
The big white birds have made a steady return from the brink of extinction, but sea-level rise due to climate change poses a serious coming threat. Read More “The Whooping Crane’s cloudy future”