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Soaring with Redtails
A Red-tailed Hawk soars on broad, rounded wings, the epitome of effortless flight. Without flapping, it traces a leisurely, rising circle. The hawk i…
1 year, 6 months ago
Burrowing Owls: Howdy Birds
A Burrowing Owl is about as big as a can of beans on stilts. Between the long legs, bright yellow eyes, and signature bobbing salute, these little bi…
1 year, 6 months ago
A Lost Hummingbird is Found Again
The Santa Marta Sabrewing is a hummingbird species so rare, they’ve only been documented twice in recent years. Native to the mountains of Colombia, …
1 year, 6 months ago
A Kettle of Vultures
In the daytime, hot air rises as the sun heats the ground. The rising column of air is called a thermal, and it’s the perfect way for a Turkey Vultur…
1 year, 6 months ago
Raising the World’s Deadliest Bird
You might think the first bird species that humans raised in captivity would be a relatively small one, like a chicken. But evidence suggests that pe…
1 year, 6 months ago
Poetry in the Parks
For her signature project You Are Here, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón sought to connect people and nature through poetry. In addition to curating a bo…
1 year, 6 months ago
Great-tailed Grackle
Great-tailed Grackles live up to their name. The glossy black males trail their long, V-shaped tails behind them as they fly, almost like a plane tow…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Legendary Phoenix
The ancient Greeks and Egyptians described a mythical bird called the Phoenix, a magnificent creature that was a symbol of renewal and rebirth. Accor…
1 year, 6 months ago
Recycle Your Eggshells to Help Nesting Birds
Female birds need to eat calcium to have enough of the mineral to lay their eggs. But it can be hard to find enough of it to eat in nature. We can he…
1 year, 6 months ago
Kinglet Fireworks
Most of the time, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet is neither ruby nor regal. A tiny songbird washed in faded olive-green, the male shows a hint of crimson ato…
1 year, 6 months ago