A ‘win-win’ for Bald Eagles and farmers
[ad_1] Bald Eagles and dairy farmers exist in a mutually beneficial relationship in parts of northwestern Washington state. According to a new study, this “win-win” relationship has been a more recent…
Three Antarctic seabird species fail to breed due to climate-change-related snowstorms
[ad_1] The arrival of the new year is a prime time for Antarctic birds like the South Polar Skua, Antarctic Petrel, and Snow Petrel to build nests and lay their…
Migratory birds take breaks to boost their immune system
[ad_1] Exercising too much and not getting enough rest is bad for your health. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the same is true for migratory…
I’m getting a little tired of winter—What are some of the first spring birds to arrive, and when will they get here?
[ad_1] Red-winged Blackbirds are one of the first species to return to their northern breeding grounds. Photo by Anne Elliott via Birdshare. The answer depends a lot on where you…
Birders taking action to protect birds
[ad_1] How far would you go to conserve birds? Some scientists and volunteers take it to the extreme, risking bodily harm — whether from cliffs, undertows, frostbite, exhaustion, or armed…
Interview with All That Breathes director Shaunak Sen
[ad_1] Editor’s note: The Academy Awards will be presented this Sunday, March 12, and as you may know, a film about bird rehabilitators is among the nominees for Best Documentary…
Ancient eggshells unlock discovery of extinct elephant bird species
[ad_1] More than 1,200 years ago, flightless elephant birds roamed the island of Madagascar and laid eggs bigger than footballs. While these ostrich-like giants are now extinct, new research from…
Birders guide to southeast Arizona
[ad_1] My favorite quote from biologist E.O. Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner known as the “father of biodiversity,” is this: “The highest high is the high of discovery.” Those…
Milestones in a birder’s life
[ad_1] A birder’s evolution is a lifeline connecting a series of memorable encounters, the points on a line that define a lifetime. For me, most if not all the interactive…
30 Water Birds That Live in the United States! (w/Pics)
[ad_1] What kinds of water birds can you find in the United States? Visit any lake, river, or wetland, and you are almost certain to see some type of…
