Birding

Agami Herons' Full Mating Ritual Photographed for the First Time
January 29, 2016 — A couple's trek to a hidden lagoon in Costa Rica leads to a cache of new details about a glorious, yet understudied bird.
News
How the CBC Can Help Save Birds in Cuba
January 28, 2016 — The century-old citizen science project is just in its fifth year in Cuba.
Christmas Bird Count
A Rare Owl Turned Up Dead—Are Birders To Blame?
January 22, 2016 — A surprise visit from a Northern Hawk Owl ended in tragedy last week. Here's how birders can be sure to protect the species they seek.
Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads?
January 20, 2016 — Here's the secret behind the head-turning phenomenon.
Podcast
Why Downy Woodpeckers Are The Friendliest Woodpeckers
January 07, 2016 — This little tree dweller shows up just about everywhere.
Podcast
The 12 Best Bird Books of 2015
December 23, 2015 — Our favorite reads of the year include a guide to the world of gonzo birds, a best-selling falconry memoir, field handbooks, and more.
Books
48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): Cleveland, Ohio
December 16, 2015 — As the big freeze sets upon this industrial city, so do the raptors, finches, and waterbirds.
48 Hours of Birding
How to Find Treasure With a Honeyguide's Help
December 15, 2015 — Follow this bird and it might lead you to sweet gold!
Podcast
6 Other Birds (Beyond the Bunting) That Make People Go Nuts
December 11, 2015 — They could be vagrants or they could be regulars—there's no wrong reason for getting stirred up about a bird.
News
No, It’s Not Actually a Murder of Crows
December 01, 2015 — Okay, technically it is, but we should still abandon absurd—and antiquated—terms of venery.
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