How to Identify Bird Eggs by Color, Size, and Markings
October 30, 2026 —
Found an egg? Explore our guide to common bird eggs to figure out what species laid it.
Articles by Maddie Burakoff
The Fight Over Toxic Mining Returns to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters
September 23, 2026 —
Now that Congress has rolled back protections from mining in its watershed, the beloved haven for paddlers and wildlife is once again at risk.
As Water-Sharing Negotiations Heat Up, Wildlife Habitats Along the Shrinking Colorado River Are at Risk
June 25, 2026 —
Extremely low snowpack has raised the stakes for Western states debating how to cut back water use. A new agreement could offer a lifeline to ecosystems or leave them out to dry.
Where Do Vaux’s Swifts Spend the Night? A Community Science Effort Is Mapping Their Roost Sites
March 30, 2026 —
For nearly 20 years, volunteers have counted up swarms of birds as part of a project to find, and protect, their short-term homes along the Pacific Flyway.
Meet the Musical Artists Who Are Paying Royalties to Nature
March 30, 2026 —
A lot of musicians use wild sounds in their work. Some are now splitting their profits with the planet.
How the New ‘H Is for Hawk’ Movie Brought its Goshawk Stars to the Screen
February 04, 2026 —
In the film adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s memoir, the bond between falconer and hawk takes center stage. On set, everything revolved around the avian actors.
How Street-Smart Birds Are Hacking Human Infrastructure
December 17, 2025 —
Recent studies have uncovered some of the clever ways our avian neighbors are making the most of the urban environment.
To Weather the Growing Costs of Climate Disasters, Some States Are Getting Creative
September 19, 2025 —
From tourist taxes to polluter fees, states seek funding solutions to deal with the massive price tag of a warming world.
On Public Lands, Federal Staffing Chaos Threatens Fragile Ecosystems
June 04, 2025 —
Layoffs and uncertainty across the already weakened workforce could cause lasting damage to wildlife.
This Hummingbird Rapidly Evolved a Longer Beak to Slurp More Nectar from Feeders, New Study Finds
May 29, 2025 —
The 20th century expansion of nectar feeders drove Anna’s Hummingbirds to spread across California—and transformed the birds along the way.
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