Birding Contents Archive

Scientists are learning more and more about how birds perform long-distance migrations. The latest finding? A magnetic "stop sign" that tells Eurasian Reed Warblers when they've made it back to their breeding grounds. https://t.co/RbZjzMBmIr

We're excited about Dawn Songs, an anthology out now edited by Jamie Reaser and Drew Lanham. We're also grateful for their investment in the @ABCbirds Conservation and Justice Fellowship Program! Learn more about the book and the fellowship program here: https://t.co/NOZ3otHOjA https://t.co/cKPWJ2xPNb

By necessity, duck hunters are skilled at identifying fast-flying birds. Here are one waterfowler's tips that any birder can use to identify ducks on the wing. https://t.co/8eXFVxZn1N

“We knew no matter what we did, if we studied hummingbird color, it would be interesting. We didn’t know the answer would be so impressive,” says Richard Prum, an evolutionary biologist and ornithologist at Yale. https://t.co/R1l2QJfeoe

More and more, science supports that there's no place for neonics on the landscape and we can't afford their consequences. Pollinator declines are being driven by this toxic pesticide. Negative impacts on birds and overall ecosystem are following. https://t.co/WQznRnvCo5 https://t.co/y6gfoZF6fq

What an incredible weekend of Birdwatching! Well done to those who logged a #BigGardenBirdwatch on Birda. Over 12,000 sightings, with a total of 199 species seen! What a fantastic start to the 2023 birdwatching year. If you're new to the Birda app, welcome and happy birding! https://t.co/3OSc4rxJcW

On these cold winter mornings, warm up by drinking Audubon coffee. When you do, you'll help support the vital bird habitat and local economies that benefit from Bird Friendly® certified Latin American family farms. Available here: https://t.co/aRVYTDLuKN https://t.co/7OQu5oMwwK

Lots of people have turned to birdwatching during the past few years, seeking enjoyment and relaxation. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great time to put those new skills to use to help birds. Learn more: https://t.co/AiuKyoHOiw #GBBC https://t.co/64l8BuK1Nj

NEW BLOG: The RSPB is appealing to vets to help identify potential incidents of raptor persecution which may otherwise go undetected. Here's how: https://t.co/53VbEnlOwM https://t.co/rgka5axWMf

Major studies out of Brazil, Pennsylvania, and Chicago have all uncovered a somewhat bizarre trend: Many birds are shrinking in size as the planet gets hotter. Why is this happening? https://t.co/YGJvmA55I0

📢Sign the petition now! 🛫 Our Italian Partner LIPU is fighting against the expansion of Malpensa airport. 🚨 44 hectares of one of the last heathlands in northern Italy risks being destroyed! Help save this biodiversity hotspot! ⬇️ https://t.co/DUXoCVoZX8 https://t.co/nrNxk9UWF6

Thank you very much to all of you who entered our Thumbnail Nature writing competition, and keep an eye out on here in early March for full details of the winners, and of how you can read every entry.

We were really thrilled with how many of you took part, and with the high standard of entries.

A recent study led by the @CornellBirds Lab shows that the Clean Air Act has an unrecognized benefit: saving birds. https://t.co/SdxrUed2vZ

Have you ever wondered what the most widespread bird in the world was? Though it seems like a simple question, it’s a bit more complicated than one might think. In this issue, bird expert @KennKaufman provides some answers—and some new questions, too. https://t.co/PUAHUFxaw8 https://t.co/ATDZILwZ4c