A Megadrought Is Reshaping Birdlife in the Southwest A recent bad year for elegant trogons is only the latest in a string of changes By William von Herff October 21, 2025 In this story: drought, Desert, wildlife, birds, climate change
Cracking the Case of the Missing Roseate Terns How disappearing birds led to an unlikely partnership between researchers and fishermen By Jill Langlois August 4, 2025 In this story: birds, saving wild places, conservation, wildlife, animals
What's the Best Way to Feed Backyard Birds? Turn your yard into an all-inclusive bird resort By Jacqueline Kehoe April 3, 2025 In this story: birds, Joy, buyers' guide
Rehoming Seattle’s Purple Martins Washington State balances critical coastal remediation projects with conserving a beloved, vulnerable bird By Rebecca Dzombak April 30, 2025 In this story: birds, conservation, hiking, science
Should I Be Worried About Bird Flu? H5N1 is making headlines in 2025 even though it’s been around for a surprisingly long time By Melody Schreiber March 10, 2025 In this story: health, birds, agriculture, concentrated animal feeding operation
Flaco’s Environmental Legacy An owl's death underscores the hazards faced by wild birds, especially in an urban setting By David Gessner February 23, 2025 In this story: endangered species, birds, urban living
Is Resurrecting an Island Worth It? Poplar Island gets a second chance as Marylanders rebuild the eroded terrain By Andrew Sharp February 11, 2025 In this story: ecosystems, saving wild places, birds
It’s Not Your Imagination: Migrating Birds Talk to Each Other A new study proves birds communicate between and within their families By Louise Fabiani January 23, 2025 In this story: science, birds, Gee Whiz
How Do I Protect Birds From Window Collisions? With these few key tips, you can save a whole lot more birds Text and photographs by Cassandra Brooklyn October 10, 2024 In this story: birds
How Raptors Cultivate Wonder in Oregon’s High Desert To teach people the need to protect wildlife, this museum gives visitors close-up experiences By Aaron Gilbreath July 16, 2024 In this story: birds, animals, education, Joy