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How to Start Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls
April 12, 2017 — Part one in our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Listen—Birds Aren’t the Only Ones Singing
April 12, 2017 — Part eight of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
How Millennia-Old Penguin Poo Led Scientists to a Volcanic Discovery
April 12, 2017 — When Antarctic researchers found bones in an unusually smelly sediment core, they stumbled on evidence of how volcano eruptions shape ecology.
What It's Like to Camp Out With 15,000 Sandhill Cranes
April 11, 2017 — An intrepid Audubon staffer beds down amid one of Earth's greatest migrations.
Create a Hummingbird Haven With Native Flowering Plants
April 10, 2017 — As hummers make their way north for spring, draw them to your yard or space with the plants they need to refuel.
Here's How to Prepare for a Bird Photography Trip
April 07, 2017 — To capture truly great shots, you need to go where the birds are. Follow these tips to make sure your excursion pays off.
Birdist Rule #94: Consider a Career in Birds
April 07, 2017 — If birding just isn't enough, there are lots of opportunities out there.
Inside Audubon’s New Decoy Workshop, Where Saving Seabirds Is the Mission
April 06, 2017 — Mad River Decoys by Audubon is one of the only decoy manufacturers in the country focused on conservation.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Migrating Semipalmated Sandpipers
April 05, 2017 — In an unprecedented study, scientists used high-tech geolocators to track the paths and stopover sites of the globe-trotting shorebirds.
How to Hone Your Bird-Identification Skills on Twitter
April 04, 2017 — Start practicing with these helpful, weekly quizzes, which cover everything from corvids, to hawks, to birdy headdresses.