News

Three people in white suits and masks collect the body of a large white bird in a nesting area next to water while flocks of other seabirds fly overhead.

The Bird Flu Blazes On, Amping Up Concerns for Wildlife and Human Health

March 01, 2023 — Facing an outbreak that’s unusually deadly for wild birds and spreading to more mammals, scientists worry about when, or if, it will end.

Field Notes

A white crowned sparrow sings in front of a rainbow background.

Լ��Ƶ to Celebrate “The Birdsong Project” at Benefit Event

February 28, 2023 — Save the date: Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.

A Cactus Wren perches atop a broken branch, holding a large, messy mass of downy feathers in its beak, with the feathers covering up the front of its face. The wren is a medium-sized songbird, mostly brown with darker stripes and spots and with a big white eyebrow.

Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors from the 2022 Լ��Ƶ Photo Awards

February 23, 2023 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out these 11 highlights.

Լ��Ƶ Photography Awards

51,567 tiny bird icons in a clump representing every individual bird counted.

Every Bird Counts in This Incredibly Detailed Visual Checklist

February 22, 2023 — Data artist Jer Thorp’s stunning visualization shows every individual counted on a single Brooklyn day.

The Aviary

At sunrise, Sharp-tailed Grouse spread their wings and dance low to the ground in a snowy field.

Fall In Love With the Ancient Dance of the Sharp-tailed Grouse

February 22, 2023 — Beguiled by the birds’ courtship ritual, wildlife photographer Noppadol Paothong makes a difficult journey to document their glory so that others can appreciate it.

Photography

A man wearing camouflage pants and holding a camera and large backpack stands in a field and looks through binoculars.

Birding In a War Zone: How Ukraine’s Top eBirder Pursues His Passion Amid Tragedy

February 21, 2023 — A writer’s budding friendship with Oleksandr Nastachenko offers a window into the besieged country’s small but resourceful community of birders and what they have lost since the Russian invasion.

View of mountains at night with sprawling lights in the distance, the stars becoming less visible where the lights begin.

Night Skies Are Even Brighter Than We Thought — and Getting Brighter

February 17, 2023 — A new study using community data shows how light pollution is drowning out the stars. Scientists are still learning the consequences for birds and other animals, including humans.