Mites Take Flight on Hummingbird Beaks
August 02, 2017 —
Sean Graesser’s larger-than-life photos reveal a fascinating, tiny world where hummingbirds carry passengers aloft.
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Eleven Eye-Opening Photos of Birds Just Living Their Lives
August 01, 2017 —
Each year our photo awards deliver an abundance of amazing images. This gallery of 2017 entries gives a glimpse into a variety of avian behaviors.
Why There Are No Ospreys at the Hog Island Nest Cam
July 31, 2017 —
The Great Horned Owl didn't come back, but another intruder caused Rachel, Steve, and their surviving chick to move in a hurry: wasps.
The Many Ways Birds Beat the Heat
July 31, 2017 —
Unable to sweat, birds rely on a variety of other methods for keeping cool on hot summer days.
How I Learned to Safely Photograph Beach-Nesting Birds
July 28, 2017 —
Nesting shorebirds like Piping Plovers and Least Terns are sensitive and skittish. Here’s how to take better photos while respecting their space.
The Silent Flight of Owls, Explained
July 28, 2017 —
Even large owls, like Barred and Barn Owls, manage to fly nearly silently through the trees. How do they pull it off—and why?
New Research Further Proves Native Plants Offer More Bugs for Birds
July 27, 2017 —
The study found that oaks and other native trees deliver a major chunk of the Carolina Chickadee’s insect-intensive diet.
50 Years Later, America’s Breeding Bird Survey Keeps Delivering New Insights
July 27, 2017 —
To celebrate the count’s 50th anniversary, a set of newly published papers show how valuable the project's volunteer-driven dataset is to conservation.
Watch: Short Film ‘Canuck & I’ Explores the Bond Between A Crow and His Human
July 25, 2017 —
In the new documentary, viewers get an intimate peek into the life and adventures of the internet-famous Canadian crow.
