News

Hear the Desert Come Alive with Birdsong During a Spring Shower
April 24, 2017 — It isn't just parched plants that welcome the rejuvenating rain.
Podcast
Quiz: Which of These 12 North American Birds Summer in the Arctic?
April 24, 2017 — Many familiar species depend on the Arctic for breeding. Discover seven of them and test your bird smarts with this quiz.
Study on Pigeon Genes Finds Yet Another Way Science Underrepresents Females
April 21, 2017 — Males are often the default sex for studies, but new research showing sexes are more genetically different than previously thought could change that.
A New Graphic Novel Chronicles the Adventures of John James ÌÇÐÄlogo
April 20, 2017 — The naturalist and artist is depicted like you've never seen him before. Here's an inside peek.
Books
How to Photograph White Birds
April 20, 2017 — The brilliant white plumage of some birds can also show exquisite detail. Here are two tricks for capturing both in an image.
Tips and How-Tos
Birdist Rule #86: Take Advantage of Our Incredible National Park System
April 18, 2017 — It's National Park Week, so go make use of all those excellent birding destinations. There are a lot more than you think.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Maine’s First Verified Vermilion Flycatcher Captured Live on Hog Island Web Cam
April 17, 2017 — Thousands of miles off course, the bird took a rest—on an Osprey nest.
Bird Cams
Behold the Male Ruby-crowned Kinglet in All Its Mating Majesty
April 17, 2017 — When it's time to court a female, the touch of red on this drab bird's head transforms into a blazing crown.
Podcast
Dancing Beak to Beak: Tips for Photographing Avian Courtship
April 14, 2017 — Romantic avian rituals are as alluring for photographers as they are for birds. Here's what to watch for so that you can capture the moment.
Tips and How-Tos
ÌÇÐÄlogo Volunteers Are Counting Bluebirds and Nuthatches to Better Understand Climate Change
April 14, 2017 — A pilot program called Climate Watch aims to use on-the-ground observations to validate ÌÇÐÄlogo’s climate modeling, which predicts how birds’ territory ranges will shift in response to a changing climate.