These Vivid Bird Photographs Nearly Fly off the Screen
October 06, 2016 —
Sean Graesser's bird portraits imitate life in the style of John James Audubon.
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Birdist Rule #44: Learn to Love Landfills and Sewage Treatment Plants
October 06, 2016 —
Ah, the sweet smell of birding success.
Six Quick Questions to Help You Identify Red-Tailed Hawks
October 06, 2016 —
They're one of the most familiar raptor species in North America, but they can still be tricky to ID.
The Hawaiian Crow Is Ready to Make Its Big Comeback
October 05, 2016 —
Extinct in its natural habitat since 2002, the tool-using Hawaiian Crow will return to the wild this November with lots of support.
Meet John James Audubon’s Nemesis Bird: the Chestnut-sided Warbler
October 04, 2016 —
Despite decades of searching, Audubon struggled to find the bird after his first sighting. But there might be some good reasons why.
Washington State Could Pass the First Carbon Tax in the Nation
October 03, 2016 —
Audubon Washington is backing an upcoming ballot measure to fight climate change and protect birds.
Birds Avoid Mid-Air Collisions By Following These Two Simple Rules
October 03, 2016 —
While studying new technologies for drones, researchers discovered the instincts that keep birds from colliding.
The Best Defense Against Sea Level Rise Leaves Little Room for Birds
September 30, 2016 —
The seawalls that fortify our coasts against rising seas also degrade bird habitat. But there are few good solutions unless people retreat inland.
Disappearing Ice Means New Ways of Life for Arctic Birds
September 28, 2016 —
Arctic seabirds are adapting as climate change brings warmer weather, shifting food sources, and a polar bear invasion.
