Birding

13 Fun Bird Events to Fill Your Summer Calendars
May 31, 2019 — From birding festivals to exhibits, the coming months offer an array of activities for avian aficionados.
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How 鈥楪ame of Thrones鈥 Gets Packed With Birds (and Not Just Ravens)
May 09, 2019 — Come to meet the man who puts Prothonotary Warbler calls in Kings Landing. Stay for a bonus field guide to the birdlife of Westeros.
Movies & TV
Six Eye-Catching Warblers That Deserve Your Attention
May 08, 2019 — Spring is the ideal season to spot songbirds of every hue. Here鈥檚 your introduction to a common North American family.
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When Women Run the Bird World
May 03, 2019 — For decades female birders have been the silent majority. Now they鈥檙e starting their own movements to transform a privileged culture.
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A Birder's Workout Guide for Preventing Warbler Neck
May 02, 2019 — Feeling the burn during migration? Build your core muscles with these six expert-approved exercises.
In the Field
Here鈥檚 Why Birds Rub Their Beaks on Stuff
May 01, 2019 — There鈥檚 more to this behavior than meets the eye. Some of it meets the nose.
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Birders of the World Can Now Learn Close to a Thousand Species in Arabic
April 30, 2019 — The new 鈥淏irds of the Middle East鈥 app makes the region's rich avian offerings accessible to schoolkids, residents, and travelers.
Gear
How a Bird's Habitat Influences Its Song
April 29, 2019 — Whether in the open tundra or a dense marsh, if a bird wants to be heard, certain sounds travel better than others.
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Get Yourself to Indiana's First National Park, Where the Birds Abound
April 25, 2019 — With an upcoming festival celebrating spring migration, it鈥檚 time to explore the rare habitats and hundreds of species at Indiana Dunes.
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Rude: Kingfishers, Grebes, and Gulls Are Among the Internet's Least Popular Birds
April 24, 2019 — A new analysis of Google searches suggests some pretty great species aren't getting the attention they deserve. It's time to change that.
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