Explore Birds

A round globular nest made of twigs and dry grasses with a hole for entry built in a cactus in a desert landscape.
Appreciate These Magnificent Avian Nestsand 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.
Bird Nests and Breeding
Take a Peek Into Avian Family Life with These Cute Chick Pics
February 15, 2023 — Prepare to oohh and aww over our favorite shots featuring baby birds from the 2022 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards.
勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards
An owl glides over a field, the frost on the grass glistening.
Yeah, Sitting on the Couch Is Great, But Have You Ever Seen a Short-eared Owl?
February 15, 2023 — Brighten up a winters day by seeking out this amazing, accessible raptor.
Birding Advice
A flock of pigeons takes off from a city street.
A New Book Explores Our Disdain for Pests
February 09, 2023 — Journalist Bethany Brookshire argues that the idea of a pest is more about humans view of unwanted animals than the critters themselves.
Books
A male and female Canvasback duck face each other in the water, the male looking back with a vibrant red eye.
Bird Eyes Come In an Amazing Array of Colorsbut Why Is a Mystery
February 07, 2023 — A recent study analyzing what scientists know about avian eye color finds that there are numerous questions left to solve.
Bird Science
Vibrant red, juicy berries clustered at the ends of brown branches frame an American Robin, a dark-colored bird with a ruddy breast. Poised to swallow, yellow bill spread open with the tip of the yellow tongue flicking upwards, the bird reaches for a single red berry that appears to hang in mid-air.
These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants
February 01, 2023 — Enjoy some of our favorite entries for the Plants for Birds category of the 2022 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards
勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards
A woman and young girl in raincoats stand outside smiling at the camera.
Everyone Should Have a Mother's Day Birding Tradition Like This
January 30, 2023 — Mother, daughter, and granddaughter take joy in learning the spring migrant birds who show up to their annual May ritual.
Essays
A yellow bird in flight, blue sky in the background.
Migrating Male Birds Race Ahead to Keep Up with Springs Early Arrival
January 26, 2023 — New research finds females are lagging behind males as they try and keep up with earlier springs driven by climate change.
Bird Science
The 2022 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
January 25, 2023 — Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards
A chickadee perched on a pine branch with a blue background.
In the Rockies, Human Activity Paves the Way for a Hybrid Bird Boom
January 12, 2023 — Black-capped and Mountain Chickadees mate more often than previously believed, research showsespecially where people disturb their habitat.
Bird Science