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Create a Hummingbird Haven With Native Flowering Plants
April 10, 2017 — As hummers make their way north for spring, draw them to your yard or space with the plants they need to refuel.
Here's How to Prepare for a Bird Photography Trip
April 07, 2017 — To capture truly great shots, you need to go where the birds are. Follow these tips to make sure your excursion pays off.
Inside ÌÇÐÄlogo’s New Decoy Workshop, Where Saving Seabirds Is the Mission
April 06, 2017 — Mad River Decoys by ÌÇÐÄlogo is one of the only decoy manufacturers in the country focused on conservation.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Migrating Semipalmated Sandpipers
April 05, 2017 — In an unprecedented study, scientists used high-tech geolocators to track the paths and stopover sites of the globe-trotting shorebirds.
How to Hone Your Bird-Identification Skills on Twitter
April 04, 2017 — Start practicing with these helpful, weekly quizzes, which cover everything from corvids, to hawks, to birdy headdresses.
Why Now Is the Best Time to Watch a Raptor Nest
April 03, 2017 — Hawks, owls, and other raptors nest early to give their young ample time—and ample prey—to develop the skills they need to hunt on their own.
A Guide to Luring Warblers, Tanagers, Orioles, and Grosbeaks to Your Yard
March 31, 2017 — A birder's run-in with unexpected warblers taught him how migratory songbirds use native trees and plants.
How ‘Feather Lady’ Roxie Laybourne Cracked the Deadly Problem of Planes and Birds
March 31, 2017 — The Smithsonian scientist combined her eye for microscopic detail with a lifelong interest in engines to found the field of forensic ornithology.
Learn to Photograph Leks From an Expert
March 31, 2017 — The springtime dance battles of grouse and other species are irresistible camera fodder. Photographer Noppadol Paothong explains how to nail your shot without disturbing the delicate mating ritual.