About Birds

A Lunar Eclipse Sheds Light On a Fascinating Behavior In Birds
April 11, 2022 — Recent research reveals that Black Swifts ascend to remarkable heights when the moon is full. Why they do so is more of a mystery.
Welcome to the Dark Side: Your Guide to Nocturnal Migration Birding
April 04, 2022 — Here鈥檚 everything you need to join a growing DIY community where the action heats up when the sun goes down.
Ask Kenn: Are American Robins Really a Sign of Spring?
March 28, 2022 — Long considered a harbinger of warmer weather, the robin's seasonal movements are surprisingly complex, writes bird expert Kenn Kaufman.
10 Fun Facts About the American Woodcock
March 25, 2022 — Find out why one of North America鈥檚 oddest-looking birds is also among the most beloved.
The Inspiring Ascent of Master Falconer Shawn Hayes
March 21, 2022 — How one determined man built his dream life with birds of prey
These Early Nesters Get a Head Start on Breeding Season
March 17, 2022 — Not every bird species waits for spring to lay eggs and raise chicks.
How Webcams Are Helping Scientists Save One of the World鈥檚 Rarest Seabirds
March 15, 2022 — For the past decade, the CahowCam Project has entertained viewers while revealing new insights into the lives of the endangered Bermuda Petrel.
The Klamath Basin鈥檚 Water Crisis Is a Growing Disaster for Waterfowl
March 11, 2022 — Some of the continent鈥檚 most important wetland habitat is drying up. Without urgent action, we may be witnessing the death of a flyway.
Can Laser Pointers Help Solve a City鈥檚 Crow Problem?
March 01, 2022 — Sunnyvale, California recently began using lasers to deter large flocks of roosting crows. The effectiveness of these tools, however, can vary.
Many Birds Are Shrinking and Growing Longer Wings as the World Warms. Why?
February 07, 2022 — A growing body of research suggests a warming world could mean smaller birds with longer wings, but nothing about the findings is settled.