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Four Decades of Building Strike Records Point to ‘Super Collider’ Birds
April 03, 2019 — A new study finds that quiet fliers are safer than more social species when it comes to avoiding urban hazards on nocturnal migrations.
How Do You Blaze a Trail That Everyone Can Enjoy?
April 02, 2019 — Birding with a disability can be difficult and lonely. These advocates are working to change that, one park at a time.
Did Scientists Just Settle a 200-Year-Old Debate About Cassowaries?
April 02, 2019 — A new study shows that the cassowary’s helmet plays a role in regulating body temperature. But that might not be all it does.
Win a Copy of Kenn Kaufman's New Book, ‘A Season on the Wind’
April 02, 2019 — The storied writer and birder chronicles the wonders of migration in a weaving tome.
House Hunting Is a Prickly Affair in the Arizona Desert
April 01, 2019 — In a mostly tree-free terrain, saguaros play host to woodpeckers and other cavity-nesting species.
Making Window Collisions a Priority in Canada's Capital
March 29, 2019 — Safe Wings Ottawa recently held its annual display to raise awareness about the dangers birds face and encourage action.
Tear Down that Fence: Tips to Green Your Yard With Sustainable Materials
March 29, 2019 — When building your garden paradise, try a more thoughtful version of the "reduce, reuse, and recycle" motto.
Righting the Record for the World’s Premier Trash Birds
March 29, 2019 — Birder Tim Dee paints an enlightening portrait of the urban gull and its ingenuity in his book ‘Landfill.’
Climate Policy Urgently Needs Adults in the Room—So Teens Are Stepping Up
March 29, 2019 — They're walking out of classrooms, filing lawsuits, and instigating viral confrontations with politicians to demand a livable future. Just wait until these youth activists are old enough to vote.
Halfway Through Trump’s Term, Key Public Lands Agencies Still Lack Leaders
March 29, 2019 — Former officials say the agencies they once led are being hollowed out and weakened, leaving a vacuum of power for the president's interior secretary nominee David Bernhardt.