A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 —
As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
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Wild Indigo, Which Connects Kids With Nature, Launches in Detroit
June 28, 2018 —
Branching out from Chicago's South Side, Audubon Great Lakes' outdoor-education program lands in Motor City.
People Keep Shooting Long-Billed Curlews in Southwest Idaho
June 28, 2018 —
A shot mother is the latest in a string of poaching deaths, now considered the greatest threat on what was once the species' densest nesting grounds.
What Happens When Birds Invade Stores?
June 27, 2018 —
To deal with feathered squatters like doves and sparrows, businesses turn to rescue and removal experts.
Swamp Sparrows Have Been Singing the Same Tune for Centuries
June 26, 2018 —
By memorizing the common local language and sifting out the rest, young sparrows choose tradition over variance.
The Best Clue for Finding Cuckoos
June 25, 2018 —
Check the treetops for this popular menu item and up your odds of success.
How One Audubon Chapter Is Partnering With Schools to Get Kids Outside
June 25, 2018 —
In a rural California county, an outdoor-first approach to education has students excited about the natural world.
This Common Form of Plastic Pollution Is a Menace to Birds
June 22, 2018 —
Fishing line snares vast numbers of wildlife each year—a problem birders and outdoor groups are trying to combat.
Why Some Songbirds Kick Their Chicks Out Before They Can Fly
June 22, 2018 —
A new study finds that nest type plays a big role in how long young birds can live at home.
