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A Red Crossbill looks down from its perch in a pine tree, holding a seed in its beak.
Fancy Finches? This Extensive New Field Guide Is For You
October 04, 2024 — Co-authored by a finch expert and veteran guide writer, the book covers everything from House Finches to honeycreepers. (Yep, they're finches, too.)
A Killdeer standing in grass with its beak wide open.
10 Fun Facts About the Killdeer
September 30, 2024 — Even if you haven鈥檛 seen one, chances are good you鈥檝e heard this notoriously noisy shorebird.
Offshore wind is a solvable problem for birds. Climate change status quo is not.
September 30, 2024 — At Climate Week NYC, 探花精选 collaborated with partners and hosted a panel about responsible offshore wind development.
Renewable Energy
Mining Could Pollute Alaska鈥檚 Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life.
September 27, 2024 — Inside the fight for the watershed with the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan, residents in Haines, and 探花精选 Alaska.
A White-throated Sparrow perches on a branch with its head back, singing.
Do You Speak Warblish?
September 27, 2024 — A relatively new field of research focuses on the rich history of pairing birdsong with human language.
Bald Eagle
探花精选 Supports Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement in Arizona
September 23, 2024 — Settlement would provide water security for the Tribe, reduce groundwater pumping, and maintain a flowing Verde River
Western Water News
A flock of Tree Swallows perched on brown reeds.
A Time for Optimism
September 23, 2024 — With dedication to science and passion for birds, together we will create lasting impact.
探花精选 View
A Red-flanked Bluetail perches on a thin branch against a green background.
How Rare Is That Rare Bird?
September 23, 2024 — When you consider all the factors that go into the unlikeliest vagrant sightings, it makes you wonder.
Donna Posont sits at a table holding tweezers with a log in front of her.
Driving Forces
September 22, 2024 — With creativity and determination, people featured in our pages lean into sharing the things they love.
Letter From the Editor
Diptych of two colorful taxidermied birds posed on wooden perches in front of a dark background.
This Man Is on a Quest to Document Hawaii鈥檚 Far-Flung Bird Specimens鈥攁nd Maybe Even Bring Some Home
September 22, 2024 — As conservationists seek to save endangered species on the Hawaiian Islands, Bret Nainoa Mossman is on a mission to restore cultural links to birds collected from his homeland long ago.