Why Is This Northern Cardinal Yellow?
February 22, 2018 —
Yes, that is a cardinal. We asked experts how this redbird might have gotten its golden feathers.
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John James Audubon Made a Mardi Gras Appearance
February 22, 2018 —
The Rex parade, New Orleans’ oldest Mardi Gras parade, featured the naturalist in a celebration of the city’s history.
It's Official: Flamingos Belong in Florida
February 21, 2018 —
New historical evidence suggests the Sunshine State’s leggy pink emblems aren’t just escaped captives—they’re heralds of a species in recovery.
Spring’s Early Birds Go to Battle for Your Nest Box
February 20, 2018 —
The competition to find a good home is fierce between Tree Swallows and bluebirds.
Ecologists Bested by Drone in a Competition to Count Birds
February 16, 2018 —
A novel experiment pitted a drone against experienced wildlife spotters to estimate the size of faux flocks. Despite the results, some ornithologists are wary of the new technology.
The Law That Protects Our Birds Is in Dire Threat
February 16, 2018 —
We must uphold the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, writes David Yarnold, president and CEO of the National Audubon Society.
Why You Should Start Searching for Rusty Blackbirds
February 16, 2018 —
Aside from helping to boost your blackbird appreciation, spotting this declining species can also aid in conservation efforts.
A Rare Encounter With an Even Rarer Bird
February 15, 2018 —
How Noppadol Paothong captured the one-and-only prairie chicken “Sampson” up close.
It's Almost Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, 2018 —
Are you planning to take part this weekend?
