The bird is the word about bait fish
The terns were close to the beach, so I unplugged my surf rod and picked up my fly rod. I tied a small sandeel fly, made a…
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How to protect bird nests: if you love them, leave them alone
This article is part of our Spring Alive program designed to inspire and educate children across Africa and Eurasia about the wonders of nature and…
A rare bird find does not lead to another
One of the most widely held and colorfully named beliefs in bird watching, the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect, is more of a funny myth than a true phenomenon,…
Missing bird rediscovered in Borneo’s rainforest for 172 years
Mr. Muhammad Suranto and Mr. Muhammad Rizky Fauzan, both native to the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan, were collecting forest products in…
The allegation of assault rattles the bird watching community
Content Warning: This article is about rape and may not be suitable for all readers.
The allegation of rape by a prominent American male bird watcher…
Assault, harassment allegations are shaking the bird watching community
Content Warning: This article is about rape, sexual assault, and other trauma and may not be suitable for all readers.
Allegations of rape, sexual…
The world’s oldest known wild bird hatches from chicks
The oldest known wild bird in the world is a parent again. Wisdom, a Mōlī (Laysan Albatross), had returned to their nesting site on Midway Atoll with her…
How To Have A Bunch Of Great Backyard Bird Count Fun
Originally published January 2018; Revised in February 2021.
Mid-February is the time of year when the world's hourglass tips over and the birds slowly…
Irreplaceable: Barr Al Hikman, coastal bird harbor on the Arabian Peninsula
Barr Al Hikman is a wetland paradise of outstanding importance for migratory birds along the West Asian-East African flyway.It is known for its biodiversity…
This weekend, count the birds during the Great Backyard Bird Count
Whether you've started bird watching since the pandemic started last year, or you've been part of the bird watching scene for decades, you'll want to…