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How Cattle Egrets Took Over the World
In the past 150 years, cattle egrets have self-populated nearly every continent on earth. Just how, and why, remains somewhat of a mystery.
Holes and Weeping Trees: What’s up with the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker?
The sapsucker needs, well…sap. And lots of it. Here’s how it gets it.
Stayin’ Alive at the Seabird Disco
Seabird discos - complete with fake birds, mirrors, and a sound system - help restore breeding bird populations in the Caribbean.
Tracking a Night-Time River of Birds
Many birds migrate at night. Here’s how researchers track them.
Linking Birds, Farmer Attitudes and Conservation
A new paper examines how farmer attitudes towards birds affect on-farm conservation practices.
Take Down Your Feeders: Salmonella is Killing Songbirds
Bird feeding is spreading salmonella. Here’s how you can help.
Hope and Peril for North America’s “Snow Parrot”
North America’s sole remaining native parrot faces an endless litany of threats. But there’s hope.
Remove the Rats, Restore the Seashore
New science from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands finds that eradicating invasive rodents helps restore marine habitats, too.
50 Birds: Adventures in Backyard Birding
Birding may be the perfect nature activity. And you can start by looking out your window.
Easy Nature Adventures to Enjoy Near You
Our guide to fun and family-friendly nature activities, no special gear necessary.
Carolina Wrens Will Nest in Just About Anything
Forget the nest boxes: Carolina wrens want your grill, your flower pot, even your old boot
Why Carolina Wrens Have Moved into Your Neighborhood
Carolina wrens are known as woodland birds, but they’re increasingly sighted in suburbs and cities. Here’s why.
