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The recent budget bill landed with a thud in the halls of government, stirring up both hope and skepticism. It’s easy to wonder what comes next for habitat protection and climate action. Lawmakers managed to squeeze in several provisions that ...

The Great Fall Bird Migration Has Already Begun – Here’s How to See It Every year, birds head south as the seasons shift. You can catch this movement from almost anywhere. Birds that spent the summer up north now travel ...

Quick Facts About Mississippi Kites in Alabama Mississippi kites are small raptors with an elegant, almost ghostly look. They measure just over a foot long and weigh about half a pound. Their white bodies, gray wings and tails, and striking ...

Piping plovers are small shorebirds. They’re considered endangered, especially around the Great Lakes. Key Takeaways In Chicago, people have really rallied to protect these birds. Local volunteers and plover monitors spend hours safeguarding nesting spots like Montrose Beach. This beach ...

August in Oregon means it’s prime time for birdwatching. The state’s parks and preserves absolutely come alive, and you don’t even need to spend a dime to join in. Local groups and nature centers often host guided walks throughout the ...

Spotting Birds and Making Connections Exploring nature on two wheels gives you a fresh way to find wildlife. In St. Paul and across the Twin Cities, groups like Bike & Bird welcome folks of all ages and backgrounds for a ...

Most people think songbirds mate for life, but that’s not always true. Some bird couples split up, even after raising chicks together. Researchers have watched pairs of songbirds go their separate ways. Sometimes one bird just leaves, or both decide ...

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lead India’s Birdwatching Travel with a New Wildlife Focus If you’re into birds, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are probably already on your radar. These islands shelter a wild mix of rare and endemic birds – ...

The Kirtland’s warbler is a small, colorful songbird with some pretty picky habitat needs. Almost all of them live in Michigan, though you’ll find a handful in Wisconsin and Ontario too. They’re ground nesters, choosing young jack pine forests – nothing older ...

Cockatoos are famous for their playful, sometimes downright goofy personalities. One cockatoo, in particular, has stolen the internet’s attention by showing off her wild version of “zoomies.” Most people think zoomies are just for dogs, but cockatoos can get them ...