Culture

Encountering the Forest, One Tree at a Time
June 19, 2015 — To understand Jason Covert's work, you need to get close.
Jurassic World's Dinosaurs Roar to Life, Thanks to Bird Calls
June 16, 2015 — The Velociraptor's creepy hiss is actually a chittery penguin. Listen to the bird calls that became dino voices.
Excerpt: Fastest Things on Wings
June 12, 2015 — With an orphaned Anna’s Hummingbird chick starting to go cold, a wildlife rescuer tries desperately to save it.
Adapt, Adapt, Adapt
June 11, 2015 — The American Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit reveals the power of natural selection.
Avian Alchemy
June 05, 2015 — To unleash the true nature of the beast, Cheryl Medow fuses bird photography with landscapes.
Review: The Shepherd’s Life
June 02, 2015 — In his new memoir, James Rebanks exposes the primal relationship a shepherd has with the land.
A Steppe Up for the Greater Sage-Grouse
May 21, 2015 — A new PBS documentary explores the habitat that is vital for the survival of an iconic western bird.
Be the Next Birdman
May 12, 2015 — A Swiss flight simulator at the Museum of the Moving Image takes you to greater altitudes.
Excerpt: Project Puffin
May 08, 2015 — Steve Kress and a fellow researcher pass up the Fourth of July fireworks to celebrate with a bizarre-looking bird.
Review: The Rap Guide to Wilderness
May 05, 2015 — Baba Brinkman’s new eco-conscious hip-hop album is a wild experiment.