Bird Articles & Birding News

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 ...

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 ...