Ornitho-logic

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.
Ornithologists Own up to Their #fieldworkfails
August 07, 2015 — These scientists’ stories prove nature is unpredictable—and often hilarious.
Saving Baby Seabirds From Crash Landings
July 28, 2015 — Countless young seabirds plummet to earth each year after becoming disoriented by artificial light. For a lucky few, rescuers are there to greet them.
Keeping Peregrines Safe From Their Fan Club
July 09, 2015 — Maine’s Acadia National Park hosts beautiful birds, and a ton of tourists. Here's how the two get along.
What's So Great About Seeing the Same Bird Twice?
July 01, 2015 — Scientists get extremely excited when they catch a banded bird thousands of miles from where it was first tagged.
The Men Who Save Baby Owls
June 22, 2015 — When a nestling tumbles to earth, these guys are there to help.
Winter Woes
April 27, 2015 — After one of the coldest, snowiest winters in recent memory, rehabbers and birds alike are happy it's finally spring.
How To Count a Thousand Birds (Or More)
March 19, 2015 — Bring your binoculars—and a strong stomach.
How to Tag a Raptor
March 12, 2015 — Banding a songbird is one thing—birds of prey are quite another.
Can You Do CPR on a Bird?
March 06, 2015 — It’s not your typical case of mouth-to-mouth, or mouth-to-beak even.