Birdist Rule #115: Learn to Identify and Differentiate Night-Herons
August 17, 2016 —
Don't panic: There are only two.
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The Surprising Way Marine Mammals Are Poisoning California Condors
August 17, 2016 —
More than 40 years after being banned, DDT has reared its ugly head again.
New Clues Point to When Dinosaurs Began Reproducing Like Modern Birds
August 15, 2016 —
A recent study identifies the Mesozoic Era as the time when the reproductive biology of modern birds began to take shape.
Birdist Rule #39: How to Tell Friends and Family That You’re a Birder
August 11, 2016 —
Falling fast and hard for birding can leave some people feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Don't be.
How a Former Phoenix Landfill Became Home for Displaced Burrowing Owls
August 10, 2016 —
Thanks to a crowdsourced protection effort led by Audubon Arizona, the owls are once again thriving.
The Best New Gear for Birding This Summer
August 09, 2016 —
What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.
Pitch (Not So) Perfect: Inbreeding Could Cause Birds to Sing Off-Key
August 09, 2016 —
A new study finds that inbred birds seem to be less musically talented than outbred ones, possibly hurting their chances of mating.
The Critically Endangered Kakapo Parrot Is Having One Fantastic Year
August 05, 2016 —
A record breeding season and a spike in donations have conservationists hopeful for the flightless New Zealand bird.
Birdist Rule #97: Get to Know Your Goldfinches
August 04, 2016 —
This is the California Gold Rush they don’t teach you about in history class.
