How Birds Learn to Identify Threats
November 20, 2017 —
Mobbing adults provide more than just protection for young birds.
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Birding Is Taking Off in Guatemala
November 17, 2017 —
With the country's Atitlan region proving increasingly popular for birders seeking lifers, more and more locals are becoming guides.
Hold Onto Your Bins: Another Blizzard of Snowy Owls Could Be Coming
November 17, 2017 —
Will this winter bring an irruption of the Arctic raptors to the continental U.S.? A few clues from up north have Project SNOWstorm predicting yes.
Understanding the Basics of Bird Molts
November 16, 2017 —
As the seasons change, so do birds' feathers. A birder should be prepared.
Are Birds Nesting Earlier So Their Chicks Don’t Overheat?
November 15, 2017 —
A naturalist's 100-year-old field notes show that California birds now nest a week earlier to stay cool and compensate for global warming.
Five Essentials for Successful Duck Photography
November 14, 2017 —
Want to get great duck shots? Be prepared to get mobile.
A Year Later, It's Take Two for the Hawaiian Crow's Return to the Wild
November 14, 2017 —
After three birds didn't survive a 2016 reintroduction attempt, the ʻAlalā Project revamped its strategies to make this year's release a success.
The Black-capped Chickadee Can Swap Old Brain Cells for New Ones
November 13, 2017 —
Could this explain the bird's remarkable memory?
In Their Words: Scientists On Why the Arctic Refuge Must Remain Wild
November 13, 2017 —
We asked seven of the scientists who recently spoke out against drilling in the refuge what it would mean for this special place. Here's what they said.
