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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 探花精选 members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 探花精选 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Utah Lake flows into Jordan River
10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
September 17, 2024 — Partners Work Together to Bring New Water Flows
Illustrated cartoon strip of people casting ballots while birding on a boardwalk.
How to Make Sure Your Birding Buds Show Up to the Ballot Box
September 17, 2024 — The rational case for voting isn't enough to convince some people鈥攂ut appealing to their birder interests and identity might.
A Peregrine Falcon standing on sandy ground with metal ID bands on both legs.
Why Are Peregrine Falcon Numbers Falling in the United States Again?
September 17, 2024 — In a decline not seen since the DDT era, the spectacular raptors have noticeably decreased in numbers over the past two years. Some concerned experts believe avian flu is to blame.
A group of flamingos stand in shallow water.
Flocks of Flamingos Returned to a Rejuvenated Everglades. Are They Back for Good?
September 13, 2024 — For decades the Florida icons have been only occasional visitors, but conservationists are hopeful that the flamingos blown in by Hurricane Idalia mark the beginning of a new, permanent population.
Rio Grande
Water Can鈥檛 Wait
September 12, 2024 — New Mexicans coming together for water security
Portrait of a mottled brown Rock Ptarmigan looking straight on at the camera.
It鈥檚 One of the Biggest Events in a Bird鈥檚 Life. Scientists Can鈥檛 Agree How to Talk About It.
September 12, 2024 — Every species replaces its feathers by molting, but a passionate debate among ornithologists about what to call the plumage swaps spans oceans and generations.
A person in winter gear and snow shoes walks through vast, snow-covered land.
This Runner Is Completing a 100-Mile Ultramarathon in Every State鈥擣or Owls
September 10, 2024 — An unexpected encounter with a Snowy Owl led Pete Ripmaster to launch a monumental running and fundraising project.
Mangroves: Cradle of Coastal Biodiversity and Partners in the Fight against Climate Change
September 06, 2024 — Mangroves cover an impressive 46,284 square kilometers of the Americas. However, they remain undervalued despite their vital role: This vast mangrove landscape is a privileged habitat for biodiversity and a favored site for thousands of migratory and endemic birds.
Grid of many past 探花精选 magazine covers.
Dive Into 125 Years of 探花精选 Magazine Covers, Bird by Bird
September 05, 2024 — We catalogued more than 700 covers dating back to 1899 to discover what their subjects reveal about our publication鈥檚 enduring interests.
A flock of Red Knots foraging in shallow water among horseshoe crabs.
The Push to Save Horseshoe Crabs Is Gaining Momentum
September 05, 2024 — Conservationists hope new restrictions on harvesting and synthetic alternatives to a crab-blood compound used in biomedical testing can turn the tide for the ancient arthropods, whose eggs are a vital food source for Red Knots.