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What’s Got Bird Beaks in a Twist?
July 27, 2016 — Thanks to a major lead, scientists are hot on the trail of a never-seen disease, which could help them crack a cold case wide open.
Birdist Rule #29: Buy a Scope...Or Don't
July 27, 2016 — You don’t need a massive lens to find birds, but it sure makes things more fun.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
The Secret Superpower of Birds, Revealed
July 27, 2016 — Researchers have figured out how some species of birds deploy UV vision.
Extremely Rare (and Lost) Bird Seen Vacationing Near the Coast of Maine
July 26, 2016 — An endangered species finds itself thousands of miles off course—and ends up landing in the history books.
Two Guys Just Broke the North American Big Year Record—But How?
July 26, 2016 — It turns out, seabirds and extreme birding go really well together.
High Mercury Levels Pose Another Setback for Arctic Birds
July 22, 2016 — Gone unchecked, the element can lead to sickness, sterility, or even death in breeding shorebirds.
How Do Hummingbirds Fly Without Crashing?
July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.
Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive
July 19, 2016 — Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.
Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts
July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.