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Lights Out Across the Country
March 08, 2023 — 约炮视频 helps protect birds during migration, one switched-off light at a time.
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.
A container holding many rows of little cups of dirt and seeds.
The Nation鈥檚 Native Seed Shortage Is a Big Roadblock to Ecological Restoration
March 06, 2023 — When a wildfire burns through a landscape, land managers want to replant with the local species that create healthy habitats. But often they can鈥檛鈥攁nd climate change is exacerbating the problem
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The Bird Man of the Faroe Islands Who Helps Unravel a Seabird鈥檚 Secrets
March 06, 2023 — On a remote island, a self-trained naturalist collaborates with scientists to track and protect a species that does its best not to be seen.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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.
A portrait of JP Brammer standing in front of a leafy green tree at a park.
Picking Up the Pen Again: JP Brammer Reignited His Passion Sketching Birds
March 02, 2023 — We spoke with the illustrator and writer who reimagined the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher for 约炮视频鈥檚 The Aviary series about inspiration, process, and generating understanding through art.