Nature Journal Confidential

You don’t have to be a good artist or writer to reap the many rewards of keeping a nature journal. You just have to be curious.

Cara Cannon Byington

What is the Best Type of Farm for Birding?

When it comes to agricultural lands, new research shows some are better for birds than others.

Olivia Smith and Christina Kennedy

Quarantine Stories: How We Get Our Nature Fix

How are you getting your quarantine nature fix? Here are our stories.

The Editors

Murder Hornets? Here Are 5 Other Scary Invasive Insects

Giant hornets aren't the only invasive insect you should worry about.

Matthew L. Miller

A Lifelong Love of Field Guides

A celebration of field guides, the little books that changed the way we interact with nature.

Matthew L. Miller

The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents

With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.

Ken Keffer

Seeds of Change: Ensuring the Future for Healthy Prairies

For a healthy and resilient prairie, diverse seed sources are key.

Nina Hill

Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird

With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?

Justine E. Hausheer

Wildflower Watching as a Source of Solace and Diversion

Trout lilies and other wildflowers are blooming. A backcountry expert and author reflects on the solace of the season.

Lisa Ballard

Visiting US National Parks (Virtually)

Check out this treasure trove of virtual nature experiences — from sound libraries, to web cams, to virtual events at US national parks.

Cara Cannon Byington

Cool Facts About Common Backyard Wildlife

Learn more about the bizarre and fascinating lives of your wildlife neighbors.

Matthew L. Miller

Birds that Carry Lit Candles & The Importance of Avian Innovation

In a town in western India, temple caretakers fill small cups with clarified butter to fuel lanterns for prayer. Or […]

Christine Peterson