In our last eNews of the year, we're sharing a sampling of some our most popular content from 2024. We hope your new year is full of joy and birds!
Photo by Ryan Shean / Macaulay Library; video by Violet Wu / Macaulay Library.
WATCH: The Highest Rated Macaulay Library Video of 2024
In this 5-star-rated short clip, a family of Torrent Ducks—a species that resides in fast-flowing mountain rivers and streams in the Andes—does what they do best. Watch as the parents show their young ones the ropes amidst raging rapids of a river in Ecuador and experience the exhilaration!
Mystery bird by Daniel Irons / Macaulay Library.
Which Species Is This?
Here is a common species that is perennially among the most searched-for on our All About Birds website. This punky female looks a bit like a holiday scrooge in this head-on picture. But maybe she's just singing, a behavior common in both males and females of the species that often begins in late January, when this photo was taken. Can you recognize this snappy seed-eater?
Great Gray Owl by Matti Rekilä / Macaulay Library.
The Most Read Living Bird Story of the Year: How Great Gray Owls Hunt in Deep Snow
These enormous owls prowl the wintry north, punching through deep snow to catch hidden prey. In this Living Bird story, you'll dive into a world of silent owls, stealthy voles, and "acoustic mirages" to find out how they do it.
WATCH: Who Gets 85 Species at Their Feeder?
Answer: Our Panama Fruit Feeder Cam. Take a lightning tour through all 85 species that have appeared on camera over the years, including tropical beauties and familiar migrants from up north.
American Crow by Brad Imhoff / Macaulay Library
Last-Minute Gift Guide
Shop for our "caws"! Delight someone you love with a gift that strengthens connection to nature. Your purchase also gives back: proceeds help support the Cornell Lab’s mission to understand and protect birds.
Bird News and Resources
Bird Learning for Less: Every single Bird Academy online course is currently on sale. Take advantage of the discounts, for yourself or for a holiday gift.
Put a Great Pair of Binoculars in Your Sights. Birds look so much better up close. If you (or a loved one) is hankering for good, affordable binoculars, we can help you choose.
Attend a Bird Festival: Festivals are a great way to enjoy birds and meet like-minded people—check out our full listings.
Join Our Flock, or Spread Joy to a Loved One: By becoming a Cornell Lab member, you'll support our conservation work, free resources like Merlin and eBird, and you'll receive our award-winning quarterly magazine, Living Bird. Join today or give a gift membership.
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