How to Deal With Birding FOMO
May 18, 2018 —
It’s been a week since I missed out on the Kirtland’s Warbler that strayed into Manhattan. I’m still not over it.
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More Birds Rely on Special Molting Locations Than We Realized
May 18, 2018 —
New research shows that many North American songbirds log extra miles to refresh their feathers before migrating.
From Toxic Dustbowl to Vital Bird Sanctuary
May 18, 2018 —
Can the lessons learned from restoring California's Owens Lake help save other saline lakes?
Do Communities of Color Really Feel Disconnected From Nature?
May 17, 2018 —
Working with college STEM students, Dorceta Taylor debunks the cultural stereotypes that dominate diversity discussions.
What It's Like to Hold a Baby Penguin
May 16, 2018 —
Discover the adorable details in this excerpt from “Penguins in the Desert.”
The Canadian Rockies Are Overflowing With Hybrid Birds
May 15, 2018 —
A history of glaciers and warm spells has turned the region into a special place where species and subspecies mate.
A Movement to Make Birding More Inclusive and Accessible
May 15, 2018 —
Virginia Rose found her passion for birds—and a new purpose in life—from the seat of her wheelchair. With Birdability, she's working to bring birding's benefits to others like her.
Why Is This Bird Half-White?
May 14, 2018 —
Unusual genetic mutations can eliminate color in a bird's feathers—in patches, or even across its entire body.
Meet Shep, Atlanta Audubon’s New Educational Ambassador
May 11, 2018 —
He can’t fly, but he can teach—a talent that will serve him well in his fancy new role.
Inside the Biomedical Revolution to Save Horseshoe Crabs and the Shorebirds That Need Them
May 11, 2018 —
It took a dedicated birder to convince pharma giant Eli Lilly to use a synthetic compound instead of horseshoe crab blood in a mandatory medical test. Now, he hopes the rest of industry will follow.
