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What Northern Bird Species Will Show Up at Your Feeder This Year?
It’s the winter birding slot machine. Every winter, unusual species show up from the north. A look at why irruptions occur – and what might show up this year.
A Field Guide to Tracking in Your Neighborhood
Tracking is one of the most family-friendly wildlife activities. Our guide to some common and interesting tracks will get you started.
Recovery: Saving Loons from Lead Fishing Tackle
Loons face many hazards. Here’s one we can easily address: lead fishing tackle.
Turkeys Are What They Eat: Weird and Adaptable
As many of us sit down to eat turkey, our bird blogger takes a look at what turkeys eat.
Searching for Whoopers: New Report Showcases Gulf of Mexico Migrants
New analysis from Conservancy scientists reveals the scope of wildlife migration across the Gulf of Mexico.
Purple Martins: The Bird That Relies on Human-Built Nests
Purple martins are truly a bird of the people. In fact, they have shifted almost entirely from natural nests to human-made ones. Why have purple martins become so reliant on us?
The Secret Lives of Horseshoe Crabs
Every year, horseshoe crabs emerge from the depths for one reason and one reason only: sex.
The Battles of Song Sparrows: How a Scientific Outsider Changed How We Study Birds
Margaret Morse Nice lacked a formal academic position but her work on the territoriality of song sparrows changed ornithology.
Feathers vs. Fins: Protecting Pelicans and the Trout They Eat
A protected bird that eats five pounds of fish a day. A declining and imperiled native fish population. How to balance pelicans and cutthroat trout?
Sagebrush Science Makes a Breakthrough with Soil Pasta
When scientists were looking for a better way to restore sagebrush they thought way outside of the box. The solution — a pasta maker.
A Murder of Crows: When Roosting Crows Come to Town
Crows don’t always make the easiest of neighbors. But sometimes dealing with crows is as simple as an attitude adjustment.
Self Medication, Wildlife Style: How Birds and Other Creatures Use Medicinal Plants
Herbal remedies? Our blogger breaks down the many ways wild animals use medicinal plants.
