When Women Run the Bird World
May 03, 2019 —
For decades female birders have been the silent majority. Now they’re starting their own movements to transform a privileged culture.
Culture
Watch These Desert Raptors Snack on a Massive Swarm of Bats
April 29, 2019 —
Swainson's Hawks star in the latest episode of National Geographic's nature-doc series, Hostile Planet.
The Mystery of the Missing John James Audubon Self-Portrait
April 26, 2019 —
The artist snuck himself into his original "Birds of America" Golden Eagle painting, but his likeness was later removed. What happened?
Birders Are Discovering a Secret to Better Big Days—the Bicycle
April 18, 2019 —
More people see the allure of pedal power in a car-centric world.
Kenn Kaufman's Backyard Is One of the Best Spots to Witness Spring Migration
April 03, 2019 —
The legendary birder's latest book is a love letter to Ohio and migratory wonders. Read an excerpt here.
Win a Copy of Kenn Kaufman's New Book, ‘A Season on the Wind’
April 02, 2019 —
The storied writer and birder chronicles the wonders of migration in a weaving tome.
Righting the Record for the World’s Premier Trash Birds
March 29, 2019 —
Birder Tim Dee paints an enlightening portrait of the urban gull and its ingenuity in his book ‘Landfill.’
Mixed Blessings
March 26, 2019 —
Tribal aviaries provide a legal supply of Bald and Golden Eagle feathers for ceremonial use, but not enough—so poachers put wild birds in peril.
Kids No Longer Have to Bird or Feel Alone, Thanks to This Club
March 22, 2019 —
Thirteen years ago, six teens helped launch a group for young birders in Ohio. Since then, others across the world have adopted their model.
