Birding Contents Archive

Spring now begins weeks earlier than it did 60 years ago. But a new study found male and female birds are responding differently: males are doing a better job keeping apace with spring—showing the complexity of ecological effects of climate change. https://t.co/bMwwZ8hLik

The February eBirder of the Month challenge sponsored by @ZEISSBirding encourages precise eBirding through eBird Mobile. The winner will be drawn from eBirders who submit 20+ eligible checklists with eBird Mobile GPS tracks less than 5 km (3 mi) long. https://t.co/fkghUk2Vlc

According to some estimates, ~360 million acres of North America’s original native prairies have already been lost due to a variety of activities including conversion to cropland. Not surprisingly, the birds that rely on this habitat are in trouble. https://t.co/vE1csOp0tE https://t.co/Xsccogya40

Ever spot a bird that looks like a mashup of a Black-capped and Mountain Chickadee? Turns out, these species hybridize more commonly than believed—especially in places altered by human activity. https://t.co/ZpLkDvH11F

These stellar images from the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards capture the special link between native plants and the birds that rely on them. Inspired? This year's awards are now open for entry! #PlantsForBirds https://t.co/7piTH5ipAj

Find out what makes a grosbeak a grosbeak and dive in to our species profiles to learn more about the most common North American grosbeaks. Click here: https://t.co/3E8SPWfsGf Video: Blue Grosbeak https://t.co/Hkm5L9wyVr

Hoping to check off a wide variety of lifers on one trip? Florida’s @DryTortugasNPS offers the chance to see Caribbean specialties, neotropical migrants, and rare strays all in one place. https://t.co/1aD0pMFe7v

🐤#LongTailedTit plumage varies substantially across its range and its inquisitive behaviour has long inspired many a #nature lover. 🔎 Discover more about these real-life ‘snow fairies’ in the latest ‘Through the lens’ article. ➡️ https://t.co/C5bevn0amB

It's time for another Wildlife at Speed! What's this blurry bird? Comment below your guesses and find out the answer tomorrow! #birding #birdwatching #birdwatch #birdinguk #wildlifeatspeed #birdID #birdidhelp #whatbirdisthis #birdingchallenge #blurrybird #wildlifewednesday https://t.co/7iTyBrLh50

Join us today at 4pm ET for a "behind the story" conversation w/Audubon magazine senior editor @hannahjwaters, photographer Mac Stone, & @AudubonFL research director Jerry Lorenz. You'll find out all about how the spoonbill story came to be. RSVP: https://t.co/cU8Ju0FyBB https://t.co/6aBPibFEcC

When people lose their high-frequency hearing range, they often give up the joy of many birdsongs. Now Lang Elliott has launched a free iPhone app, along with a headset you can purchase, that can help users “hear birds again” in real-time. https://t.co/R8Fj48CCnl

A whistling Northern Bobwhite is a cheerful indicator of a healthy grassland ecosystem. But growing this habitat requires intentional partnerships with landowners. Learn how Audubon and @quail4ever seek to expand conservation grazing on the Great Plains. https://t.co/WS9ZLgzSsO https://t.co/LsocivzKk2

During the second Wood Stork survey flight of the 2023 season, nesting activity was observed in three sites—including one at our very own Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Learn more from @AudubonFl. https://t.co/XaVaesQuq2