Seven photos of amazing Black Skimmer
Black Skimmer is the subject of a wonderful article in our August 2016 issue by National Geographic Young Explorer grant recipient Erika Zambello. Skimmers are … Read More “Seven photos of amazing Black Skimmer”
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Where boldly marked American Redstart migrates, and when
In On the Move, our regular column about migration, we present pairs of distribution maps from eBird that you can use to compare where interesting … Read More “Where boldly marked American Redstart migrates, and when”
Flycatcher gallery: Photos of Great Crested and Ash-throated Flycatchers
If you like Great Crested Flycatcher, you’ll enjoy our June 2016 issue. Available on newsstands May 3, it contains a fascinating article about Great Crested … Read More “Flycatcher gallery: Photos of Great Crested and Ash-throated Flycatchers”
Maps show spring movements of Wilson’s Warbler
In On the Move, our regular column about migration, we present pairs of distribution maps from eBird that you can use to compare where interesting birds are at different … Read More “Maps show spring movements of Wilson’s Warbler”
Photo gallery: Five pictures of American Bittern
Paul A. Johnsgard knows a thing or two about American Bittern. He’s Foundation Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the … Read More “Photo gallery: Five pictures of American Bittern”
Geolocators reveal varied migration routes of Prothonotary Warblers
The wintering grounds of Long Shot, the only Prothonotary Warbler from South Carolina’s Francis Beidler Forest to receive a light-level geolocator in 2014, have finally … Read More “Geolocators reveal varied migration routes of Prothonotary Warblers”
Migrating Veeries follow great circle across Rockies, Great Plains, and Caribbean
The tiny tracking units known as light-level geolocators have delivered yet another surprising insight into the migration and winter ecology of Veeries. The first breakthrough … Read More “Migrating Veeries follow great circle across Rockies, Great Plains, and Caribbean”
18 great places to watch hawks this fall
Now is the time to go hawk watching! To help you see lots of hawks, falcons, eagles, and other raptors, we’ve compiled a roundup of … Read More “18 great places to watch hawks this fall”
eBird maps show where to look for Calliope Hummingbird
In On the Move, our regular column about migration, we present pairs of distribution maps from eBird that you can use to compare where interesting birds are at … Read More “eBird maps show where to look for Calliope Hummingbird”