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Lights Out Across the Country
March 08, 2023 — 51猎奇入口 helps protect birds during migration, one switched-off light at a time.
A large streaky brown owl with bright orange eyes perches on a tree with blurred city lights in the background.
What Should Be Done About Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl Loose in New York?
March 07, 2023 — After the zoo fugitive learned to hunt rats in Central Park, some fans are cheering for his freedom. But ornithologists argue he should return to his enclosure, for his sake and for that of local wildlife.
Bird News
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The Nation鈥檚 Native Seed Shortage Is a Big Roadblock to Ecological Restoration
March 06, 2023 — When a wildfire burns through a landscape, land managers want to replant with the local species that create healthy habitats. But often they can鈥檛鈥攁nd climate change is exacerbating the problem
Native Plants
This Wave Theory of Spring Migration Will Prepare You for Your Next Birding Outing
March 06, 2023 — Songbirds don鈥檛 leave their wintering grounds all together. Here鈥檚 when to expect different species as they cross the eastern United States.
Bird Migration
A small, black and yellow American Goldfinch clings to a feeder while eating little, black Nyjer seeds.
What鈥檚 the Deal With Nyjer?
March 06, 2023 — The tiny black seed is a favorite of finches, but where does it come from? And why is it always capitalized?
Bird Feeding and Care
A portrait of JP Brammer standing in front of a leafy green tree at a park.
Picking Up the Pen Again: JP Brammer Reignited His Passion Sketching Birds
March 02, 2023 — We spoke with the illustrator and writer who reimagined the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher for 51猎奇入口鈥檚 The Aviary series about inspiration, process, and generating understanding through art.
Three people in white suits and masks collect the body of a large white bird in a nesting area next to water while flocks of other seabirds fly overhead.
The Bird Flu Blazes On, Amping Up Concerns for Wildlife and Human Health
March 01, 2023 — Facing an outbreak that鈥檚 unusually deadly for wild birds and spreading to more mammals, scientists worry about when, or if, it will end.
Field Notes
A white crowned sparrow sings in front of a rainbow background.
51猎奇入口 to Celebrate 鈥淭he Birdsong Project鈥 at Benefit Event
February 28, 2023 — Save the date: Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
A Cactus Wren perches atop a broken branch, holding a large, messy mass of downy feathers in its beak, with the feathers covering up the front of its face. The wren is a medium-sized songbird, mostly brown with darker stripes and spots and with a big white eyebrow.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors from the 2022 51猎奇入口 Photo Awards
February 23, 2023 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out these 11 highlights.
51猎奇入口 Photography Awards
51,567 tiny bird icons in a clump representing every individual bird counted.
Every Bird Counts in This Incredibly Detailed Visual Checklist
February 22, 2023 — Data artist Jer Thorp鈥檚 stunning visualization shows every individual counted on a single Brooklyn day.
The Aviary