Culture

A Ludicrously Deep Dive Into the Birds of Spelling Bee, Wordle, Scrabble, and More
May 02, 2022 — It’s only a game. It’s only a game.
Four photos, from left: A dead juvenile American Robin with an orange-mottled chest; a hand holds the glistening stomach of a Mourning Dove; against a red background seeds of different colors are arranged in concentric circles; two slender green plants grow in a brown, white, and black ceramic pot.
Flying Gardens of Maybe
April 13, 2022 — Artist Andrew S. Yang coaxes new life from seeds that bird-strike victims consumed, turning dead ends into second chances.
The Aviary
Master Falconer Rodney Stotts Extols the 'Healing Power of Wildlife'
February 09, 2022 — Stotts' new memoir details his unlikely journey to the ancient art. Now, his dream is to inspire more people like him to discover a love for raptors.
Books
Jessica Hernandez on Why Western Environmentalism Won’t Save Us
January 24, 2022 — The Indigenous scientist's new book models a holistic approach to conservation that centers Indigenous worldviews.
Books
A blurred person in the background holds an open book with a dark cover.
Add These Bird and Environmental Books to Your Holiday Reading List
December 16, 2021 — No matter what you’re in the mood for, these great reads from 2021 have you covered.  
News
A conceptual illustration shows the hands of four different people putting coins in a bank shaped as the planet Earth.
How to Plan Your Financial Future While Investing in a Healthier Planet
December 16, 2021 — Sustainable investing has gone mainstream. Is it time to put your money where your mouth is?
News
In the bottom right of this photo stands a three-foot-tall white stork, its orange bill and feet nearly the same shade as the cord running along the ground in front of it. The white feathers of the bird are covered in an a dark, oily substance. The bird is walking on the street, where a white car is parked, and crossing in front of a sandstone building.
Behind the Mystery of Armenia's Oil-Covered White Storks
December 16, 2021 — In the half decade since oiled birds were first spotted, volunteers and conservationists have raced to care for the iconic animals—and pushed the government to address pollution sources.
From Audubon Magazine
A woman wearing a face mask, black shirt, and a red backpack holds up a cardboard sign that says "Our Planet, Our Future" and the word "planet" is a painting of the Earth.
5 New Climate Books to Empower Teens and Help Turn Anxiety into Action
December 15, 2021 — Climate change is happening—and it's scary. But these nonfiction reads prove people all over can come together for a brighter future.
Books
A New Stunning Nest Guide Celebrates a Different Aspect of Birding
November 23, 2021 — The Peterson series displays the variety in crafted structures of a whopping 650 species. Co-author David Moskowitz shares insights from the field.
Birding
How I Learned to Love Wild Turkeys
November 12, 2021 — After I moved to a new apartment complex in Wisconsin, I expected to meet new neighbors. I didn’t expect so many of them to be feathered.