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A messy clump of leaves and sticks sits in the fork of a tree.
How to Tell if That Nest Belongs to a Squirrel or a Bird
September 18, 2025 — Squirrels build structures called dreys that can be easy to mistake for a crow or hawk’s nest.
Bird Nests and Breeding
A red squirrel climbing down a tree with a peanut in its mouth pauses and looks up.
Why Squirrels Deserve Your Respect (If Not Your Birdseed)
September 18, 2025 — Sure, they ransack feeders, but there’s a lot to love about the crafty rodents.
At Home
A squirrel hangs upside down eating from a suet feeder.
How to Stop Squirrels From Raiding Your Bird Feeders
September 18, 2025 — An expert shares guidance on rodent-resistant setups fit for any living space.
Bird Feeding and Care
Ceramic sculpture of an American Oystercatcher on a circular base.
The Hidden World of the American Oystercatcher
September 18, 2025 — Inspired by ancient offering vessels, Rachel Frank’s sculpture captures the delicate cycle of a shorebird’s life in the intertidal zone.
The Aviary
A man in a raincoat holding a camera stands in front of mountains and a lake.
Building a Career as a Chilean Nature Photographer
September 17, 2025 — The winner of the 2025 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards Grand Prize, Chile and Colombia, devotes himself to supporting biodiversity conservation in Chile.
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A young person stands in front of a camera with a long lens, binoculars are hanging from his shoulders.
How One Determined 14-Year-Old Became an Award-Winning Bird Photographer
September 17, 2025 — As the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards' first youth prize winner from South America, Camilo Sanabria Grajales wants to document birds to educate people about the importance of conservation.
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The 2025 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards: Honorable Mentions
September 17, 2025 — From intimate mating moments of shorebirds to scenic views of soaring raptors, here are the runner-up images in our annual ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photograpy Awards that captured our judges’ attention.
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The 2025 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards: Winners
September 17, 2025 — Enjoy our annual celebration of outstanding bird visuals—now featuring new prizes and winners from across the Western Hemisphere.
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The three brothers pose for a portrait in Jim's home studio filled with paints and brushes, and a picture of Vincent Van Gogh on the wall.
For The Hautman Brothers, the Secret to Duck Stamp Dominance Is All in the Family
September 15, 2025 — The Minnesota painters have achieved unrivaled success in the federal government’s conservation-boosting art competition. They insist technical know-how has little to do with it.
Arts & Culture
Tennessee Warbler by Talisa Almonte
September 08, 2025 — Location: Dolorinda Lisante Community Garden, 809 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mural Project