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Migration Routes Evolve
Why do birds consistently follow certain routes in their migrations? Pathways of migration evolved, shaped by the wind. During the height of the last…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Stand-still Birding
While full-speed-ahead birding can mean spotting a large number of species, there's quiet joy in stand-still birding. Pick a place-forest, field, or …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
A Closer Look at Sparrows
At first glance, many of the sparrows in North America look pretty much the same: like small, drab-colored songbirds hanging out on the ground. But t…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Migrations: The Triumphant Comeback of the Aleutian Cackling Goose
Aleutian Cackling Geese, which have a slighter build and shorter beak than Canada Geese, build their nests on a chain of islands off the western coas…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Migrations: Veeries Predict Hurricanes
In some years, tawny-colored thrushes called Veeries cut their breeding season short. Researchers discovered that Veeries tend to stop breeding early…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Nineteen Owls
Owls have a reputation for hooting and hunting at night. But when you take a look – and listen – to the 19 species that live in the U.S. and Canada, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Creating an Inviting Habitat
Bird feeders and birdbaths are great ways to attract birds to your yard, but they aren’t the only ways to entice our feathered friends. Planting an a…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The First North American Wildlife Refuge
In the center of Oakland, California, is Lake Merritt. People row in it, picnic and jog around it, and it's a place of respite within the city. And i…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Waterfowl heritage with Kelsey Leonard
Kelsey Leonard is a leading scholar in Indigenous water governance, climate justice, and Earth law. In the latest season of Bring Birds Back, Kelsey …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Júlia d’Oliveira on Recreating Extinct Animals
Júlia d’Oliveira is a paleoartist who brings extinct species to life in artwork. For each species she illustrates, she learns everything she can abou…
5 months, 4 weeks ago