Culture

Birder, Painter, Troll, and Trickster—the Secret Life of John James 51��

April 26, 2016 — Known for his famous watercolors, 51�� also had a penchant for pranking friends and possibly even making up birds.

DIY for Aristocrats: Rare 51�� Prints Turned Into Fancy-Pants Wallpaper

April 26, 2016 — Is this heiress the ultimate fan or the ultimate hater?

Reimagining the Peregrine Falcon

April 21, 2016 — Contemporary artist Eric Nyquist captures the carnage of a peregrine feast.

Endangered Hawaiian Bird Immortalized In Space

April 20, 2016 — Thanks to a science teacher in India, an asteroid has been named after the critically endangered Akikiki.

Bird Brains: They're More Complicated Than You Think

April 15, 2016 — A new book tells the surprising—and often wondrous—stories of brilliant birds.

Bird Feathers, Like You've Never Seen Them Before

April 13, 2016 — Photographer Robert Clark's newest book magnifies the mysterious landscapes of feathers.

11 Terrifying Dinosaurs That Rocked Feathers Better Than Birds

April 08, 2016 — These illustrations will redefine the way you think about your favorite dinosaurs.

When Taxidermy Goes Rogue

March 30, 2016 — What do dead fancy chickens, two Brooklyn artists, conservation, and the ancient art of taxidermy have in common? A lot, actually.

How to Train Your Raptor—A Master Falconer Shares Her Story

March 30, 2016 — In “Peregrine Spring,” Nancy Cowan reveals how she's spent decades working with birds of prey and their "wild instinct."

What One Bottle’s Extreme Journey Proves About Pollution

March 22, 2016 — An artist tossed message-filled bottles into the sea to find out how litter from New York hurts seabirds across the world.

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