Birds in the News

American Oystercatchers Horsing Around
February 26, 2015 — Marina Scarr spots two hot-to-trot juveniles.
First Snowy Owl Tagged in Wisconsin This Season
February 25, 2015 — An airport fugitive takes off with some crowdfunded bling, thanks to Madison Audubon.
Can 3-D Printing Save This Toucan’s Life?
February 24, 2015 — After an attack, a Costa Rican Black-Mandibled Toucan lost most of its upper beak. Now, with a little help from the crowd, it may get a second chance.
World Records: 10 Superstars of the Avian World
February 24, 2015 — These birds take the crown for the tallest, fastest, and most innovative.
Oregon’s Hat-Snatching Owl Gains Fame
February 23, 2015 — The defensive Barred Owl has a national bad rap, personalized warning signs, accessories, and now, a nickname.
The American Kestrel, a Tiny Killer Built for Speed
February 23, 2015 — A small falcon, hovering over a field...it must be a kestrel.
India Embraces The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 23, 2015 — As birdwatching catches on in the Subcontinent, local scientists are getting a better handle on India's avian natives.
How to Spot Snowy Owls in NYC
February 20, 2015 — For the second year in a row, people are reporting sightings of the Arctic bird in NYC. Here’s where to find them.
Farmers Take a Staycation to Tally Up Their Flocks
February 20, 2015 — U.K. bird count shows farms are surprisingly rife with threatened species.
The Return of the SNOWstorm
February 20, 2015 — Experts continue to track Snowy Owls through yet another southern irruption.