Like Humans and Apes, Ravens Have the Foresight to Save Up for the Future
July 13, 2017 —
A new study proves what birders have long known: Ravens are really, really smart.
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Even a Little Bit of Oil Can Wreck a Bird's Ability to Fly, New Study Shows
July 13, 2017 —
Western Sandpipers with oil on less than one-fifth of their feathers have a tough time flying—a finding that underscores the dangers offshore drilling and spills pose on migratory birds.
Birdist Rule #81: Learn How to Handle Your First ‘Dip’
July 13, 2017 —
Missing a bird you've traveled to see, or ‘dipping,’ can be a disappointing experience. It’s also a birding rite of passage.
Four Vireos Worth Chasing in the U.S.
July 12, 2017 —
They're rare, and they're rad. Here's where to find them.
Windows into Another World: Take a Tour of Bird Blinds Across the Country
July 12, 2017 —
What compels birders to hunker down in dark, often cramped structures? An intimate view of avian lives. But as with birds, every blind has its own character—and story.
How to Read the Tides for Shorebird Photography
July 12, 2017 —
Understanding how birds behave at different tidal times is key to capturing a truly great image—or even seeing them at all.
Shrinking Bears Ears Would Be Shortsighted and a Mistake
July 11, 2017 —
With the review process for 27 of our national monuments officially closed, a letter from Audubon's president and CEO.
Hog Island’s Osprey Pair Lose Chick to Nighttime Owl Raid
July 11, 2017 —
The Great Horned Owl struck the nest a little after midnight, leaving behind two survivors.
Why Do Birds Avoid Flying in the Rain?
July 10, 2017 —
It might have more to do with the air than the water.
As Climate Change Threatens to Push the Bicknell’s Thrush North, Scientists Are Protecting Its Future Habitat Now
July 10, 2017 —
In a warmer world, to save rare species, scientists have to proactively protect their future ranges. For this alpine thrush, that means working with foresters in the Canadian mountains.
