In Bird Feeder Battles, Social Species are Featherweights
March 09, 2023 —
A new study finds ‘groupy and wimpy’ birds have a hard time fending off competition, but they can gain a boost among friends.
Lights Out Across the Country
March 08, 2023 —
Audubon helps protect birds during migration, one switched-off light at a time.
What Should Be Done About Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl Loose in New York?
March 07, 2023 —
After the zoo fugitive learned to hunt rats in Central Park, some fans are cheering for his freedom. But ornithologists argue he should return to his enclosure, for his sake and for that of local wildlife.
The Nation’s Native Seed Shortage Is a Big Roadblock to Ecological Restoration
March 06, 2023 —
When a wildfire burns through a landscape, land managers want to replant with the local species that create healthy habitats. But often they can’t—and climate change is exacerbating the problem
The Bird Man of the Faroe Islands Who Helps Unravel a Seabird’s Secrets
March 06, 2023 —
On a remote island, a self-trained naturalist collaborates with scientists to track and protect a species that does its best not to be seen.
This Wave Theory of Spring Migration Will Prepare You for Your Next Birding Outing
March 06, 2023 —
Songbirds don’t leave their wintering grounds all together. Here’s when to expect different species as they cross the eastern United States.
Appreciate These Magnificent Avian Nests—and the Next One You Find in the Field
March 06, 2023 —
Birds build an amazing variety of nest types, and each construction is a work of art.
Who Likes What: The Favorite Birdseed of Feeder Regulars and Rarities
March 06, 2023 —
Here are the top three seed choices for a variety of species, per a scientific observational study of 1.2 million bird feeder visits.