Birds in the News

The Eager Eagle Finder
March 04, 2015 — Filmmaker Charlie Engelman dreamt of glimpsing one Bald Eagle, but saw hundreds instead.
The Weasel That Could
March 04, 2015 — The science behind the Snickers-sized weasel’s unlikely attack on a resourceful Green Woodpecker.
Seattle Girl Befriends Neighborhood Crows, Making Bird Lovers Everywhere Jealous
March 02, 2015 — In return for food, Gabi Mann gets some bizarre gifts from her feathered allies.
Western Gull and Brandt's Cormorant Facing Off
March 02, 2015 — Mark Drawbridge's eye on two birds eyeing each other.
Crowd Sourcing to Catch a Bird Thief
March 02, 2015 — One Washington state bird rehabilitator is desperate to retrieve more than 50 stolen exotics.
Owl Fixation
February 27, 2015 — First came owl cafes; now, owl bars. Why can’t we leave these predators alone?
March of the Penguins: Preventive Care Edition
February 27, 2015 — Take a tip from the pros about walking on winter ice
Where Are All the Queen Birds?
February 27, 2015 — Kings greatly outnumber queens when it comes to bird names.
World's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Could Shape Seabird Behavior
February 27, 2015 — Some birds dodge turbine blades, but others alter their routes to avoid them altogether.
American Oystercatchers Horsing Around
February 26, 2015 — Marina Scarr spots two hot-to-trot juveniles.