How (and Why) to Host a Bird Sit
March 24, 2025 —
Casual or competitive, stationary birding events provide a refreshingly different outdoor experience.
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You Have What It Takes to Lead Bird Outings
March 24, 2025 —
Not a bird expert? Not a problem. To guide a group you need enthusiasm and a welcoming attitude, not perfect ID skills.
Ask Kenn: How Do Birds Keep Themselves Clean?
March 24, 2025 —
Staying fresh is a matter of survival in a bird’s life—and a treat for birders to observe.
A Close-Up Look at the Beauty of Backyard Birds
March 24, 2025 —
In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and commonly overlooked—species.
11 Berry-Bearing Native Plants to Keep Birds Full and Happy
March 19, 2025 —
From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of species across all seasons.
‘Oh, Wow!’—Stunning Photos Offer First Known Proof of Vermilion Flycatchers Fishing
March 12, 2025 —
An Arizona photographer’s images of Vermilion Flycatchers and Black Phoebes catching and eating fish—and one unlucky lizard—provide a rare glimpse into a little-known side of both birds.
Birds-of-Paradise Feathers Are More Than Flashy—They Glow
March 07, 2025 —
Researchers recently discovered that dozens of species in the flamboyant family are biofluorescent, emitting a gleaming light that could enhance their mating displays.
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.
