Birds in the News

The Tales Behind eBird’s Most Extraordinary Finds
August 19, 2015 — Anyone can access eBird data on the web, but for the experiences behind the numbers we had to ask the dedicated birders themselves.
Neighbors Sue Crow-Befriending Girl Over Excessive Poop
August 18, 2015 — A feel-good bird story has turned sour.
Vladimir Putin Flies Over New York
August 17, 2015 — Is this normal bird behavior or a sign that Russia is ascending?
Jailbirds Around the Globe August 6-12
August 14, 2015 — From jaywalking to drug smuggling, read about how birds got into—and out of— trouble this week.
Bird Blotter
30 Herons Found Dead at Alberta Mining Site
August 14, 2015 — An investigation into the birds’ deaths may inform the MBTA update, says U.S. Fish and Wildlife.
Climate
Crested Caracara Spotted in Alberta for the First Time
August 13, 2015 — A birder discovers a tropical falcon 3,000 miles from its home.
Peregrines—and a Photographer—Bunk Out at Chicago Man’s Apartment
August 12, 2015 — A flower-box nest provides the perfect opportunity for some close-up shots of a plucky falcon family.
Photos
GooseBuster to the Rescue: How to Get Rid of Canada Geese
August 12, 2015 — These birds can be a nuisance. But there’s a humane way to keep them at bay—thanks to one determined ornithologist.
Ornitho-logic
See Rare Footage of a Night Parrot in the Australian Bush
August 11, 2015 — Scientists hope that by tracking a long-lost species, they can keep it from going extinct.
Conservation
Why Are Some of England’s Pigeons Pink?
August 06, 2015 — The bright birds have been popping up from Bristol to Bletchley.