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eBird: Contribute to Science While Birding
eBird, a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, lets you log the bird species you observe on a smartphone app or on the web. Whether you’re going…
4 months, 1 week ago
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Over the course of four days in February, the Great Backyard Bird Count gathers heaps of info about birds all over the world — and helps people conne…
4 months, 1 week ago
The Best Nest
Some birds woo a mate by building the best nest. Males of many weaverbird species construct a series of intricately woven nests to impress a prospect…
4 months, 1 week ago
Participate in Project NestWatch
Organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Project NestWatch is made up of volunteers around the world who monitor bird nests, reporting whether th…
4 months, 1 week ago
Finding Mom's Favorite Bird
Author and illustrator Becca Rowland likes to keep an eye out for cardinals. Her mom loves them and is pretty good at finding them, too. Becca didn’t…
4 months, 1 week ago
A Bird in the Hand
You’ve probably heard the old saying: “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Well, it’s a very old saying, and it’s gone through some changes…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
February Summer in Argentina
In February, winter still holds sway over much of North America. But in Argentina, it’s summer, and birds are in full voice. Argentina’s national bir…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Family Time with Red-throated Loons
Millions of birds from around the world begin their lives in the Teshekpuk Wetlands of northern Alaska. In 2025, author and environment reporter Lynd…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
To Breathe Like a Bird
Birds have a highly efficient breathing anatomy that powers the exertion of flight. It is driven by large, thin-walled air sacs located throughout th…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Wild Parrots of San Francisco
Flocks of Cherry-headed Conures, a species native to South America, are now found throughout San Francisco. While a local legend claims that a pet sh…
4 months, 2 weeks ago