How Starlings Spoke for the Gods in Ancient Rome
September 10, 2018 —
Religious leaders interpreted the shapes of these birds' murmurations to see if the gods gave, or withheld, their approval.
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A Biologist's Bittersweet Return to See the Birds She Helped Save
September 07, 2018 —
Alisa Esposito made it her mission to protect Purple Martins from deadly collisions on a North Carolina bridge. When personal tragedy struck, the birds helped her through the ordeal.
Highlighting Nature and History in a Storied Philadelphia Landmark
September 07, 2018 —
The Discovery Center in Strawberry Mansion will be an educational destination and a place for reconnecting with a long-standing piece of Philadelphia history.
The Surprising Connection Between the Kirtland's Warbler and the Birding World's Most Famous Murderer
September 07, 2018 —
This 90-year-old specimen at the Chicago Field Museum seems like any other—until you learn its twisted backstory.
Which Bird Apps Are Best for Kids?
September 06, 2018 —
Young birders want to be able to ID different species. Technology makes it easier for them to learn.
Shrikes Have an Absolutely Brutal Way of Killing Large Prey
September 06, 2018 —
Famous for impaling their victims, these songbirds first use a special maneuver to break the necks of small rodents.
Invasive Reptiles Are Taking Over Florida—and Devouring Its Birds Along the Way
September 05, 2018 —
Birds like Roseate Spoonbills and Burrowing Owls are ending up in the stomachs of hungry pythons and Nile monitors. Is it too late to stop them?
Follow a Young Plover as It Heads South for the Winter
September 04, 2018 —
Left behind by their parents, juvenile Black-bellied Plovers must rely on instincts to find their way.
