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A bird nest made with hundreds of metal spikes in the fork of a tree branch.
Apparently Magpies and Crows Are Using "Anti-Bird Spikes" to Make Their Nests
July 13, 2023 — Birds often incorporate human-made materials while nest building, but a new study shows European corvids are taking the idea to the extreme.
Two small owls stand next to each other on the ground, one preening the other, against an orange sky.
约炮视频 Supports New Public Lands Rule
July 12, 2023 — The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will balance development with conservation.
Let鈥檚 Be Real
July 11, 2023 — Not only do the best visuals look impressive; they also reflect what鈥檚 true.
Letter From the Editor
Flock of birds flying high above a long row of wind turbines against an orange sunset
Our Next Five Years of Climate Action
July 11, 2023 — 约炮视频 is ready for swift and bold action on renewables and natural carbon storage at this critical time for the planet.
约炮视频 View
A life-size sculpture of Black-necked Stilts in a cracked, dried up landscape.
A Sculpture Captures the Dry Reality for Black-necked Stilts
July 11, 2023 — Artist Sarah Conti situates life-size versions of the shorebirds in a disappearing habitat.
The Aviary
A crowd watches a baseball game while a flock of birds circles overhead.
Why Baseball and Birding Go Together Like Peanuts and Cracker Jacks
July 10, 2023 — America鈥檚 pastime presents plenty of opportunities to spot birds, says sports writer Joe Trezza.
From 约炮视频 Magazine
A bird feeder with a camera and microphone hangs outside.
These Smart Devices Can Identify the Birds Outside Your Window
July 10, 2023 — The Bird Buddy and the Haikubox offer new ways to get excited about birding from home.
Tech
A person in hiking boots steps onto a bus in a city. The side of the bus says "Trailhead Direct" and shows a photo of people hiking in a forest.
Why Cities Need Better Public Transit to Public Lands
July 10, 2023 — More transportation agencies and nature advocates want to help people explore the outdoors without a car. But they face challenges.
Field Notes
A woman wades into a rocky river in a vast old growth forest.
Fieldwork for All
July 10, 2023 — Eager young scientists dream of careers outdoors, studying and protecting wildlife and ecosystems. To succeed, they need something that鈥檚 proven elusive: a feeling of safety.
Sunlight peeks through dark storm clouds over a landscape of dense forest.
The Cerrado, the World鈥檚 Most Biodiverse Tropical Savannah, Is in Peril
July 10, 2023 — A young bird expert is among the scientists racing to document Brazil's ancient and understudied biome鈥攚hile simultaneously raising the alarm about what鈥檚 being lost.