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Birds Crossing the Pacific
Over 12,000 miles across at its widest point, you might think the Pacific Ocean is a barrier that even high-flying birds can’t cross. Think again – s…
1 year ago
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…
1 year 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 …
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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, …
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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 …
1 year, 1 month ago