Birding

This Winter Marks an Incredible 'Superflight' of Hungry Winter Finches
December 11, 2020 — Across the country, birders are being treated to one of the biggest irruption years of boreal birds in recent memory.
Ask Kenn: How Did the Evening Grosbeak Get Its Misleading Name?
November 25, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares the surprising origins of the finch's moniker. Plus, why your feeder birds fight so much.
Researchers Reveal the Mysterious Fall Movements of a Familiar Backyard Bird
October 30, 2020 — New studies suggest that northern populations of White-breasted Nuthatches might also have irruptive years—and 2020 is one of them.
Pine Siskins Have Taken Over the Country
October 23, 2020 — From coast to coast, the species has irrupted in astounding numbers
This New Program in Denver Is Paving the Way for Birders With Reduced Mobility
October 21, 2020 — Birding Without Barriers is part of a national movement to ensure that mobility impairment does not hinder people from enjoying nature.
The Man Behind the Brilliant Winter Finch Forecast Is Passing the Torch
September 17, 2020 — Ron Pittaway might be retiring, but fear not, finch fans: His collaborator Tyler Hoar will continue the highly anticipated reports.
Why the Northwestern Crow Vanished Overnight
September 04, 2020 — The loss of a species should always capture our attention, but it need not always demand our grief.
The McCown's Longspur Is No More, but the Debate Over Bird Names Continues
September 03, 2020 — In response to growing calls, the American Ornithological Society recently renamed the bird the Thick-billed Longspur. That's not enough for critics.
Finding a Constant in Nature During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic
August 25, 2020 — Birds, the Trinity River Audubon Center, and nature provide stability for me when everything else feels so changeable.
Birdwatching Is a Bright Spot in a Pandemic-Stricken Economy
August 06, 2020 — Sales are through the roof for seed suppliers, birdhouse builders, and small businesses helping people connect with the nature in their backyards.