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Take a Look at This Extremely Rare White Penguin
March 08, 2017 — On an expedition in Antarctica, experienced birder Noah Strycker spotted the ghostly Gentoo on the crowded shores of South Georgia Island.
California Condors Could Soon Soar Above the Redwoods Again Thanks to One Local Tribe
March 07, 2017 — For more than a decade the Yurok Tribe has been pushing to reintroduce the culturally significant bird to Northern California. Now, supported by scientific research and a host of agencies and organizations, a plan is taking shape.
Video: Bird-Call Competitors Show Off Their Best Quacks, Honks, and Gobbles
March 07, 2017 — Every year young and old callers take to the stage to compete at the National Outdoor Show. Here they share the art of the perfect call.
Become a Bird Detective by Studying Behavior Clues
March 06, 2017 — When identifying a bird, how it acts can often lead to a quicker identification than its color or shape.
Brighten Up Your Balcony or Patio with a DIY Native-Plant Garden
March 03, 2017 — Even apartment dwellers can lure birds to their windows with container gardens. Here's how to get yours ready for spring migration.
The Biggest Differences Between Song and Savannah Sparrows
March 03, 2017 — A close look at these two doppelgängers shows some key contrasts in markings and song.
Can’t Photographers and Birders Just Get Along?
March 02, 2017 — The rivalry needs to stop—for the good of the birds.
Whoa! Watch a Sneaky Roadrunner Nab a Hummingbird While It's Feeding
March 02, 2017 — A California photographer managed to capture the rarely documented behavior in his own backyard.
Gorgeous Sunset Shot of Sandhill Cranes Wins Spot on New USPS Stamp
March 01, 2017 — Michael Forsberg’s photo of a flock sweeping over Nebraska's Platte River beat out tens of thousands of other candidates vying for the honor.
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule: What It Is and Why It’s Important
March 01, 2017 — President Trump has ordered the EPA to begin reviewing the rule that governs how the agency protects waterways. Here's what WOTUS means to wildlife and people alike.