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

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

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

Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.

The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.

Matthew L. Miller

Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show

Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.

Matthew L. Miller

The Hidden History in My Backyard

Somewhere was mundane as your own backyard can have a hidden history.

Justine E. Hausheer