Pete Dunne

March 04, 2025 — Plants didn't always use seeds to reproduce, but once they did, early avians were more than happy to indulge in the nutrient-rich morsels, kicking off a symbiotic relationship that persists today.

April 16, 2019 — The affable, witty editor of “Bird Watcher’s Digest” built bridges for beginners and experts alike.

October 26, 2018 — Instead of rebooting your backcountry skills every fall, just redirect them from birds to bucks.

July 03, 2018 — In its youth, our national symbol sports brown feathers on its head—making it easily confused with its rarer, golden cousin.

April 11, 2018 — The “fish hawk” is an early sign of spring—and a conservation ideal.

December 14, 2017 — A veteran counter reflects on shifts in New Jersey's birds during the past 40 Decembers, for better and for worse.

June 23, 2017 — An illustrious birder outlines the highs (and lows) of chasing these songbirds of summer.

September 19, 2016 — First, break them down into groups. Then you can start picking out the finer details like size and flight.