News

A Rare Copy of ÌÇÐÄlogo’s ‘Birds of America’ Heads to Auction to Benefit Conservation
June 12, 2018 — The four-volume masterpiece could raise $8-12 million, potentially setting a record value for John James ÌÇÐÄlogo's crowning achievement.
Common Nighthawk: The Cool City Bird You’ve Been Missing
June 12, 2018 — Here's how to find out if one's nesting by you—and what to do if one isn't.
Birding Advice
What Decides Clutch Size?
June 11, 2018 — Most birds lay a predictable number of eggs, but why?
Podcast
Inside Birding's Most Dramatic 24 Hours
June 11, 2018 — Every May hundreds of birders crisscross New Jersey in the frenzied, exhausting, demoralizing, jubilant event that is the World Series of Birding. This year, 'ÌÇÐÄlogo' reporters embedded with three of the teams.
Is It Okay to Remove Cowbird Eggs From Host Nests?
June 06, 2018 — It can be tempting to interfere with these brood parasites. But there are many reasons—legal and behavioral—to leave tampering to the pros.
Bird Nests and Breeding
Six Tips for Photographing Birds from Boats
June 05, 2018 — For stunning shots of alcids and other ocean-loving species, get in their element.
Tips and How-Tos
Neat! Stick Insect Eggs Can Survive Being Eaten by Birds
June 05, 2018 — An extra-hard shell gives each egg a better chance of making it through a bulbul's gut—and hatching on the other side.
How Thrushes Produce Those Ethereal, Flute-Like Songs
June 04, 2018 — Mastery of an extra voice box is the secret to their haunting harmonies.
Podcast
Incredible Combination of Factors Leads to Historic Migration Flight
June 01, 2018 — Earlier this week, a group of expert birders in Canada were treated to a staggering sight: more than 700,000 warblers over nine hours.
8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste
May 31, 2018 — By doing so, you'll be helping birds and other wildlife.
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