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Maine’s Atlantic Puffins Had One of Their Best Breeding Years Yet
November 29, 2017 — Cooler water and abundant fish led to loads of plump little pufflings.
What Makes Bird Poop White?
November 27, 2017 — And why is it so hard to wash off your car?
In Sagebrush Country, Drilling Brings Nest-Raiding Rodents
November 22, 2017 — Scientists and federal experts are finding that habitat restoration in oil and gas fields can have unexpected consequences for Wyoming's songbirds.
The Saga Continues for Bailey, the Beleaguered Hog Island Osprey
November 22, 2017 — After surviving owl, wasp, and eagle attacks, the tough young bird is mending an injured wing at an Audubon rehab center in Florida.
Two Widely Used Pesticides Found to Disorient and Sicken Migrating Songbirds
November 21, 2017 — A new study shows that relatively low doses of chlorpyrifos or imidacloprid can be detrimental to small birds like sparrows.
BuzzFeed Asked a Bunch of Bird Questions—and We Answered
November 20, 2017 — “I like birds as much as the next guy.” So do we, BuzzFeed. So do we.
How Birds Learn to Identify Threats
November 20, 2017 — Mobbing adults provide more than just protection for young birds.
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.