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Who Wins in a Fight Between Bluebirds and Swallows?
June 23, 2016 — Mountain Bluebirds could have a hard time defending their homes if climate change speeds up the arrival of their nest rivals.
Birdist Rule #60: Figure Out What Kind of Vulture Is Circling You
June 22, 2016 — (And creep your friends out while you're at it.)
Why Permits to Kill Eagles Shouldn’t Last Three Decades
June 22, 2016 — The government wants to increase the number and timeline for accidental eagle deaths—but it doesn't even know if the birds can sustain those losses.
To Catch a Predator
June 20, 2016 — Want to be a raptor bander? You'll need live bait, a taco trap, a good hand cream, and years of licensed training.
The Best Dad Bods (Among Birds), Ranked
June 17, 2016 — Yeah, we went there.
Five Father's Day Lessons From Really Great Bird Dads
June 17, 2016 — From home improvement to distant grocery runs, these papas put all the slouches to shame.
What Goes On in the Mind of an Invasive Species?
June 17, 2016 — An Aesopian experiment may clue us in to how adaptable the Great-tailed Grackle truly is.
Beach Bodies Gone Wrong
June 16, 2016 — Last week brought a string of Piping Plover deaths in Connecticut. Here's how to keep that from happening again.
How Spain Lost Millions of Common Birds During the Past Two Decades
June 16, 2016 — Deterioration of habitat and weak conservation policies are the main reasons for their disappearance.
Birdist Rule #88: Think Up Some Excuses To Go Chase Birds
June 15, 2016 — What happens when a rare bird shows up while you’re still at school or the office? WHAT HAPPENS THEN?