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A Roseate Spoonbill with a leg band.
Bird Bands and Satellite Trackers Unlock Secret Lives of Florida’s Birds
October 05, 2021 — Using bands and satellite trackers, Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ scientists are unraveling the mysteries of some of Florida’s most iconic species. We are already using this new information to advocate for the conservation and protection of the places they need most.
A dog with brown, white, and gray fur and wearing a harness stands on a boulder and looks at the camera, its tongue lolling out. Behind it, several wind turbines rise from a desert landscape against an orange sky, with mountains in the distance.
These Dogs Are a Bird's Best Friend
October 05, 2021 — With their boundless enthusiasm and amazing powers of smell, canines are playing a growing role in global efforts to protect wildlife.
Amid a Drought Crisis, the Colorado River Delta Sprang to Life This Summer
October 05, 2021 — Thanks to a historic U.S.-Mexico binational agreement, water flowing this year is providing hope for the future of a key ecosystem.
The Strange, True Story of John Williams and Charles Pennock
October 05, 2021 — In the early 1900s it wasn't unusual for men to suddenly go missing. Among them were two accomplished bird experts whose lives turned out to be surprisingly intertwined.
Two White Ibis walk across green grass, their white plumage contrasting against their reddish-orange beaks and legs. The bird in the foreground clenches a chunk of bread in its beak. Palm trees stand, out of focus, in the background.
You Can Count on Us
October 05, 2021 — Dependability is the key to success—for birds and journalism.
Hawkwatchers gather along a ridge at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Pennsylvania, with binoculars, spotting scopes, and seating cushions to take in the raptor migration.
Why You Should Experience a Hawkwatch
October 05, 2021 — Laurie Goodrich has witnessed 35 fall raptor migrations. She shares why hawkwatching still excites her today.
A Red-tailed Hawk silhouette flies high in the sky above a foreground of bare tree branches. The sun glows through the birds' feathers, illuminating its reddish tail.
Look Up! An Introduction to Identifying Raptors in Flight
October 05, 2021 — When hawks and falcons stream across the sky in large numbers, you need a distinct set of birding skills to tell them apart.
This Stunning Collection of Bird Portraits Explores the Nature of Beauty
October 05, 2021 — Photographer Tim Flach's new book invites us to marvel at the sheer diversity of avian species.