Rufous Hummingbird by Mason Maron / Macaulay Library.
Here Are Five Ways to Notice Nests Near You
This time of year, it pays to pay attention to what birds are doing—if you do, you might be treated to an "Aha!" moment that lets you know a bundle of eggs or nestlings is nearby. Here are our top five tips for tuning in to nesting behavior this spring.
It's NestWatch Season! Find out how to be part of our fun, free participatory science project. Explore NestWatch.
From 2009–2013, our Great Blue Heron nest cam provided breathtaking views of these graceful birds.
Herons to Hummingbirds: Enjoy the Most Heartwarming Moments from Bird Cams
In celebration of nesting season in the Northern Hemisphere, we collected our Bird Cams viewers' favorite moments from throughout the years. Enjoy herons, hawks, robins, owls, and many more species with this collection of "best of the nest" videos.
Mystery bird by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas / Macaulay Library.
What Bird Is This?
Wrens are bundles of energy and song in the spring, and as a bonus, they often nest near people. Most wrens are small and brown overall, but with a little study the differences stand out. Do you know which wren this is? Learn how to differentiate between widespread species with this tip sheet, then check your answer.
Northern Cardinal by Simon Tolzmann / Macaulay Library.
One-Fifth of Bird Species Occur in Cities. Could Urban Life Be Made Easier for Them?
Scientists are finding that birds have made some unique evolutionary adaptations to city life. Now they say it’s time for cities to make some adaptations to help birds. Find out more.
Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl by Ming P. / Macaulay Library.
Cities Have a Pesticide Problem
When Flaco the escaped Eurasian Eagle-Owl struck a building and died in NYC last month, he had four types of rat poison in his system. His needless death highlights a pervasive yet preventable issue: pesticides often harm much more than pests.
Bird News and Resources
New Maps Show Major Declines in Grasslands: As part of a broad coalition, we've created a unique tool to visualize grassland bird declines and point the way toward a North American Grasslands Conservation Act. Explore the Map for Grasslands.
Birds of the World Discovery Series Webinar: Avian Phylogeny: A Complete and Dynamic Tree of Birds. Free. Thursday, April 18, Noon Eastern. Register.
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