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Why Flamingos are Showing Up in the U.S. this Fall
Hurricane Idalia brought unprecedented numbers of flamingos north. In some cases, way, way north. Like Pennsylvania north.
8 Birds to Spark a Kid’s Interest in Nature
Meet the birds that can ignite a lifelong interest in the natural world.
Tune In to the Great Salt Lake Kestrel Cam
Spring is in full swing in Utah, which means our annual kestrel cam is back.
A Brighter Future for Attwater’s Prairie Chickens
On the ranchlands of the Texas coastal plain, a partnership is working to protect one of the rarest birds in North America.
Want to Improve Your Outdoor Recreation? Try Birding.
It’s possible to enjoy time outdoors without paying attention to birds. But it’s a lot less fun.
A Rancher’s Owls
We crouched down, watching the little owls from a couple feet away. They seemed slightly perturbed but made no move […]
The Weirdest Places You Can Find Wild Turkeys
Why you can now find wild turkeys from the Pacific Islands to Germany.
A Field Guide to Unusual Raptors of the Southern US
Look, everyone loves a red-tailed hawk. But after a while, it can be hard for an avid birder to score […]
Three New Books for Australian Nature Nerds
Every Sunday — after I do the grocery shopping and buy veggies at the local farmer’s market — I go […]
BirdCast: It’s Like a Weather Forecast, But for Birds
BirdCast provides real-time predictions of bird migrations: when birds are migrating, where they’re going, and how far they’re flying.
The Logging Industry Can Help Protect Tropical Birds
Well-managed logging concessions can play a critical role in species conservation. A new study quantifies the conservation responsibility of the […]
Condor Spotting: Wildlife Watching and Optimism
Searching for California condors is a lesson in hope.