Before falling asleep, most birds seek shelter from predators and weather. This is vital to their survival because a sleeping bird is more vulnerable to danger. As you might imagine, each species has a technique of locating shelter as unique as its methods of finding food, and this varies based upon options available in the …
The holiday season means lots of different things, like Christmas Bird Counts, family gatherings, and food—lots of food! As you busily prepare your favorite treats this holiday, don’t forget to cook up something special for the birds! We’ve gathered some unique recipes to spice up your bird-feeding routine. Most are quick and easy, and each …
What you likely know: The recent contest to select artwork for the 2022–2023 Federal Duck Stamp stirred late night laughs with a satirical painting of a duck hunting a human hunter. What you may not know: The Federal Duck Stamp serves as more than a conservation tool or a cool collector’s item. Did you know …
The first worldwide bird census reports that there are roughly 50 billion birds in the world, according to a recent study by the University of New South Wales. The findings are based on almost a billion bird sightings recorded on eBird, the online database used by many bird watchers to report their observations. Researchers created …
