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How to Take Sharp and Vibrant Photographs of Ducks in Flight
October 27, 2017 — Capturing in-flight images of speeding ducks is challenging and rewarding. Follow these tips to land those shots.
Birdist Rule #83: Identify Your First Ibis
October 27, 2017 — Beware: We have three species, and two of them can be really confusing.
Watch: The Spirit of the 2017 Audubon Convention Captured in 2 Minutes
October 26, 2017 — In summer 2017, hundreds of birders turned a Utah ski resort into a birding wonderland. Get a taste of the Audubon convention in this short video.
Native Trees With Incredible Fall Foliage—and the Birds That Love Them
October 26, 2017 — These stunners make the world better for people and wildlife alike.
Marcos Trinidad Honored With Environmental Education Award
October 25, 2017 — Trinidad, director of the Debs Park Audubon Center, was honored with the Rosa Parks and Grace Lee Boggs award by the North American Environmental Education Association
Watch: Oden and Scooter, a Chatty Pair of Charmers, Are Your New Favorite Owls
October 25, 2017 — Peer into an owl pellet, see Scooter scarf a mouse, and learn about how owls hunt in this video series.
Is That a Robo-Bird or Real Lady? For Male Sage-Grouse, Either Will Do
October 24, 2017 — Gail Patricelli is one of a few researchers using robotic birds to study avian courtship. Her current work focuses on the Greater Sage-Grouse.
Bird’s Nest Soup Is More Popular Than Ever, Thanks to Swiftlet House Farms
October 23, 2017 — Across Southeast Asia, people are hosting swiftlets to harvest their valuable nests. But the status of the bird's wild population remains precarious.
The Ring-necked Pheasant Has Seen Serious Habitat Loss
October 23, 2017 — The introduced birds thrived in North America until relatively recently, but there's hope for a comeback.
How to Take the Best Duck Photos
October 20, 2017 — Some simple tips for capturing compelling images of these special birds.