How Plant Seeds Reshaped the Lives—and Evolution—of Birds
March 04, 2025 —
Plants didn't always use seeds to reproduce, but once they did, early avians were more than happy to indulge in the nutrient-rich morsels, kicking off a symbiotic relationship that persists today.
Remembering "The Bird of the Century," a Half-Century Later
March 03, 2025 —
In March of 1975, an extremely rare Ross's Gull was confirmed for the first time in the Lower 48. The sighting and the frenzy that ensued was a watershed moment for a burgeoning birding community.
When People Dined On Robins and Other Avian Oddities From America's Past
February 27, 2025 —
In his richly researched newsletter, amateur historian Robert Francis takes deep dives into the country's complicated and ever-changing relationship with birds.