The 12 Best Bird Books of 2015
December 23, 2015 —
Our favorite reads of the year include a guide to the world of gonzo birds, a best-selling falconry memoir, field handbooks, and more.
Culture
A Field Guide to the Birds of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
December 21, 2015 —
Yes, there are birds in the latest movie, and yes, I IDed them.
5 Birds That Should Have Been Cast As R2-D2
December 18, 2015 —
Celebrate the new Star Wars movie by listening to some birds that belong in a galaxy far, far away.
What Drawings of Birds and Brillo Pads Tell Us About Ourselves
December 15, 2015 —
"Audubon to Warhol," a 175-year survey of still life, reveals what our priorities are—and how they've changed over the decades.
Cornell's Enormous New Mural Depicts Every Living Bird Family
December 11, 2015 —
Artist Jane Kim spent 16 months drawing 270 birds in exquisite detail.
Birds Ring the Environmental Alarm—and Inspire Action—in New Documentary
December 03, 2015 —
“The Messenger” tells us that the world’s songbirds are disappearing—and we need to heed their warning.
Can't Swing an African Safari in Real Life? Check Out These 13 Photos Instead.
December 02, 2015 —
Robert Ross’s book explores one of Africa’s oldest, least-known wildernesses through hundreds of brilliant images.
Fashion Is the Latest “Victim” of Climate Change—And That’s Okay
November 19, 2015 —
The New York Times Style section explains why fall fashion is falling victim to warming temperatures. Don’t roll your eyes—get on board.
See Rare, Extraordinary—and Natural—Photos From NatGeo's New Book
November 17, 2015 —
The publication continues its century-long tradition of delivering stunning images from around the world.
