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A person looks up at a hummingbird perched on a wire in a mesh enclosure.
A New Documentary About a Hummingbird Rehabber Peeks At Life on a Different Scale
January 23, 2025 — Terry Masear’s dedication to nursing hummingbirds back to health offers tidbits of wisdom about practicing empathy and living each moment to the fullest.
Movies & TV
A hummingbird perched on a snowy, mossy branch flutters its wings.
Where Do Hummingbirds Go in the Winter? Do They Migrate?
January 17, 2025 — Some species migrate to far-off places while others keep it local. Here's a rundown of who goes where.
Bird Questions and Facts
Long Before Pantone, This Bird-Based System for Describing Color Was a Hit
December 17, 2024 — In the early 20th century, ornithologist Robert Ridgway published a massive dictionary to categorize birds’ hues, from Peacock Blue to Duck Green. His work still resonates for artists and designers today.
Arts & Culture
Two female blackbirds in flight next to a male perched on a branch.
10 Fun Facts About the Red-winged Blackbird
December 10, 2024 — One you’ll want to remember: They really, really like their personal space.
Bird Questions and Facts
The inside of a nest box containing a nest of sticks, four small eggs, and a snakeskin.
Some Birds Adorn Their Nests With Snakeskin to Scare Off Predators, New Study Finds
November 26, 2024 — Nests with shed skins have long fascinated ornithologists, but researchers only recently confirmed their use as a deterrent by cavity nesters.
Bird Nests and Breeding
Black-capped Chickadee
The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds
November 25, 2024 — Community science and Christmastime go hand in hand thanks to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Christmas Bird Count, but conservationists use eBird data year-round to improve the life of birds—Alaska’s included.
AK Community Science at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
A chickadee covered in bright yellow pollen dust perches on a branch.
15 Brilliant Photos That Celebrate the Link Between Birds and Native Plants
November 21, 2024 — Feast your eyes on our favorite Plants for Birds entries of the 2024 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards.
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Alyssa and Kevin Cronin stand on a boardwalk surrounded by palm trees, holding binoculars and smiling.
How Everyone’s Favorite TikTok Dad Brings Birds to a Whole New Audience
November 12, 2024 — Kevin Cronin, known as Kickball Dad to his social media fans, has gotten his millions of followers excited about birding by simply being himself online
Birding News
Our 10 Favorite Videos From the 2024 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Awards
November 06, 2024 — Capturing a range of behaviors, all of these shorts got two thumbs up from our panel of judges.
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