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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…
8 months, 2 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, …
8 months, 2 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…
8 months, 2 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…
8 months, 2 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 …
8 months, 2 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…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Snowy Albatross Molt
Most birds molt and regrow their flight or wing feathers — one at a time along each wing — to stay in prime condition for flying. But for a Wandering…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Are There Flightless Birds?
The ability to fly seems to define birds. But there are more than 50 species of flightless birds throughout the world — from the Ostrich and Kiwi to …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Spark Bird: Birding from the Bus
Kelsen Caldwell drives a bus in and around Seattle for King County Metro. As a bus driver, sometimes there’s downtime if your bus is moving too fast.…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Chickadee Line-up
Chickadees are tiny songbirds named for their characteristic song and there are seven species found in North America. You'll find the Black-capped Ch…
8 months, 3 weeks ago