The Quirky Timbres of Blackbird Songs
June 26, 2017 —
Their songs may not seem musical, but Blackbirds can definitely grab your attention.
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Hornby’s Storm-Petrels Have Found a Home in the Driest Place on the Planet
June 23, 2017 —
In Chile, a group of volunteer birders found the first-ever recorded nests of this mysterious bird 46 miles away from the coast in the Atacama Desert.
A Life in Pursuit of Vireos
June 23, 2017 —
An illustrious birder outlines the highs (and lows) of chasing these songbirds of summer.
Birdist Rule #57: It's Summer—Watch Out for Juveniles!
June 22, 2017 —
Baby birds are about to be on the loose, but identifying them can be tricky.
In Search of the Gray-headed Chickadee, the Most Mysterious Bird in the U.S.
June 21, 2017 —
91°µÍø’s chief scientist recounts his trek to the threatened Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the last havens for one of the rarest birds in North America.
Teakettle, Cheeseburger . . . Pidaro? The Case for Using Real Words to Remember Bird Songs
June 20, 2017 —
Some bird guides eschew words for more literal translations of a bird's song, but doing so ignores the point of mnemonic devices: aiding memory.
The Surprisingly Specific Conditions Robins Need to Nest
June 19, 2017 —
Not only is temperature a factor, but the picky birds also take into account humidity levels. Here's why.
A Beginner’s Guide to Recording Bird Vocalizations
June 16, 2017 —
Capturing songs and calls can open a whole new level of birding—but equipment can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Uh, What Is This Flamingo Doing?
June 16, 2017 —
No, really, what's going on here?
Birdist Rule #95: Learn the Red-Eyed Vireo's Song and Level-Up Your Birding
June 15, 2017 —
Knowing this species opens the door to a whole new world of birds.
