Birding Contents Archive

Right now, 2.1 billion birds like the Common Tern are passing through the Gulf of Mexico as they migrate to their nesting grounds thousands of miles away in far-off locations like the Boreal forest in Canada. https://t.co/fH9fkIJWfe

The "peent" of an #Americanwoodcock is a beloved sound of spring for nature lovers. What many people don't know, is that woodcock are also managed for recreational hunting. One way hunters contribute to the conservation of this species is in our annual Woodcock Wingbee event! 1/ https://t.co/mmznWRenbT

The Woodcock Wingbee this year was at @ChincoteagueNWR. Since 1963, this event has been an important opportunity for woodcock biologists, hunters and students to come together to collect data, talk about their research & connect over shared conservation goals. 2/ https://t.co/K5kJyy7bCW

Love it or hate it, the House Sparrow holds up a mirror to humanity. We shouldn’t look away, writes @RosemaryMosco. https://t.co/RArmLxnkNQ

Spread the word: support the birds you love with the native plants they need. Explore our #PlantsForBirds retail collection including colorful t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more: https://t.co/y6PWAk41BJ https://t.co/nmWvOFybQG

I came to the arboretum yesterday with only one goal in mind - to find the #HoodedOriole, who’s been testing my patience for weeks. 🥵 After a few hours waiting, he finally decided to make a quick appearance! 😅💛🖤 I actually had a cute pair come to my yard a few years ago for the first time ever!! But I didn’t have any pretty perches set up or anything. Maybe I should try this year. 🤔 . . . . .

At least 20,000 Common Terns are estimated to breed on small islands of the Boreal region. Keeping the Common Tern’s summer nesting sites in the Boreal protected is an important part of reversing their decline and hopefully, restoring their populations. https://t.co/OBR8HZsvUA https://t.co/v7Fwft0S3V

But that journey hasn't always been easy, and these migrating seabirds are still recovering, even 13 years after the BP oil spill. Take action today to support a $26 million investment to #SaveTheSeabirds that were affected by the deadly disaster. https://t.co/I0GxKGlX6f https://t.co/hBrc4lNBue

"Wings Up" Curlew Sandpiper Was a beautiful morning when I scored this shot. It was calm and flat, perfect for reflections. I can not think of anything better m than to spend a morning experiencing peace and calmness watching the sun rise, and see the estuary come to life. #visitmandurah #migatorybirds #curlewsandpiper #best_birds_of_ig #birds_of_instagram #bird_captures #bird_watchers_daily #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_ig #birdsonearth #bird_gardenical #birdphotographer

Have you ever wondered why we don't see baby pigeons? https://t.co/JAviymETHR https://t.co/ymovIpT3Oj

💡 Saving a species on the edge of existence can demand imaginative solutions. 🤝 In the case of Cerulean Flycatcher, it involved working with the local community, changing farming practices and getting a Species Champion on board. 👉 https://t.co/98dyZhgEZO

“Everybody is working together for that common goal of understanding as much as we can about migratory animals and ultimately conserving them.” Read how the global network of Motus stations is helping unlock mysteries of migration science. https://t.co/i8IuBsasfL

In a recently published paper, scientists respond to an article calling out several "shortfalls" in neotropical ornithology. According to the rebuttal's authors, the issues cited are directly related to larger biases within the world of bird research. https://t.co/OsOlMgwYJF

Photographer Noppadol Paothong—@NPaothong—explains how to capture the perfect photographs without disturbing leks. https://t.co/g1K6TIkDOf https://t.co/fz2dCUdp57

Our new May issue is out tomorrow! Become a Bird Watching member and get your copy delivered every four weeks: https://t.co/WfzppoMTie https://t.co/Bn4mfO1r5r