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Why You Should Scale Up Your Birding By Looking for Reptiles
March 23, 2023 — Lower your binoculars and expand your next trip by seeking out snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Here are some expert tips to get you started.
Birding Advice
A group of birds at a hanging feeder, two of them appear to be having a fight.
In Bird Feeder Battles, Social Species are Featherweights
March 09, 2023 — A new study finds 鈥榞roupy and wimpy鈥 birds have a hard time fending off competition, but they can gain a boost among friends.
Bird Science
A large streaky brown owl with bright orange eyes perches on a tree with blurred city lights in the background.
What Should Be Done About Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl Loose in New York?
March 07, 2023 — After the zoo fugitive learned to hunt rats in Central Park, some fans are cheering for his freedom. But ornithologists argue he should return to his enclosure, for his sake and for that of local wildlife.
Bird News
This Wave Theory of Spring Migration Will Prepare You for Your Next Birding Outing
March 06, 2023 — Songbirds don鈥檛 leave their wintering grounds all together. Here鈥檚 when to expect different species as they cross the eastern United States.
Bird Migration
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 Nests鈥攁nd 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
Various birds and feeders including Red-breasted Nuthatch, House Finches, Northern Cardinal, and a Blue Jay.
Who Likes What: The Favorite Birdseed of Feeder Regulars and Rarities
March 06, 2023 — Here are the top three seed choices for a variety of species, per a scientific observational study of 1.2 million bird feeder visits.
Bird Feeding and Care
A small, black and yellow American Goldfinch clings to a feeder while eating little, black Nyjer seeds.
What鈥檚 the Deal With Nyjer?
March 06, 2023 — The tiny black seed is a favorite of finches, but where does it come from? And why is it always capitalized?
Bird Feeding and Care
Five piles of assorted bird seed on a white background.
Mixology: Breaking Down 5 Common Birdseed Blends
March 06, 2023 — With all the products available these days, sometimes the jargon and claims can get confusing. Here鈥檚 a quick primer.
Bird Feeding and Care
Take a Peek Into Avian Family Life with These Cute Chick Pics
February 15, 2023 — Prepare to 鈥渙ohh鈥 and 鈥渁ww鈥 over our favorite shots featuring baby birds from the 2022 糖心传媒 Photography Awards.
糖心传媒 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 winter鈥檚 day by seeking out this amazing, accessible raptor.
Birding Advice