Bird Articles & Birding News

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 ...

Something’s different in Oregon this spring. Bird populations and their migration patterns have shifted in ways that birdwatchers can’t help but notice. The Bird Alliance of Oregon and plenty of local enthusiasts say this year’s migration feels a lot quieter. ...

You know, it’s not every day Raleigh gets a feathered visitor like this. After several years away, a rare bird has made its way back to the city. Birdwatchers have been buzzing with excitement, snapping photos and swapping stories. Some ...

A pair of bald eagles and their young have sparked a fresh buzz in the Piedmont and Oakland area. Their nest sits near Monte and Moraga avenues, and it’s quickly become a hotspot for local bird watchers. Folks gather, hoping ...

Kentucky sits right in the path of millions of migratory birds every year. These birds stop off in the state’s woods and fields during their long spring and fall journeys. They pause here, searching for food and a bit of ...

Program Summary The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) lines up a bunch of summer activities for anyone curious about nature, especially in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Each week, birding outings bounce between Hallam Lake and Rock Bottom Ranch. It’s ...

Bears have a reputation for being curious, especially when they’re hungry after hibernation. In spring or early summer, it’s honestly not surprising to spot them wandering through residential yards. Keeping food sources like bird feeders and trash bins out of ...