The Magazine of The Sierra Club
America's Disappearing Grasslands—and Grassland Birds
For prairie birds, flyover country is an increasingly hostile place
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Totality Photobombed
A photographer got a once-in-a-lifetime shot during the spring solar eclipse
What’s in a Bird Name?
Why ornithologists are in the process of removing people’s names from bird species
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The Rosy-Finch Moves in Mysterious Ways
Why black and brown-capped rosy-finches are among the most threatened birds in North America
Even Turkey Vultures Face an Uncertain Future in the Anthropocene
The success of these birds dwindles as human-caused threats multiply
Fall Birding Tips
It’s migration season, and birds are on the move. Here’s how you can best observe them.
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Sandhill Crane Spotting Is Alive and Well in Nebraska
Each year, the ancient species traverses North America's distinct flyways
Playing to the Beat of the Birds
Podcast: Composers and musicians who draw their inspiration from birdsong
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Sandhill Cranes Are Moving to Cities and Adopting Urban Lifestyles
Once elusive inhabitants of remote wetlands, sandhill cranes can now be found thriving in yards, athletic fields, and college campuses
