Earth Day concerns
In his column this week, Scott Shalaway addresses climate change as the greatest existential threat to the planet and civilization today.
One of America’s favorite backyard birds
Hummingbirds' tiny size, iridescent colors, acrobatic flying and eagerness to use nectar feeders make them one of America's favorite backyard birds.
It’s not easy to say goodbye to BT3
Bill Thompson III, editor and co-publisher of Bird Watcher’s Digest, passed away March 25 as a result of stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Stealthy nesting cowbirds lead a lazy life
A small adult bird feeding a considerably larger chick is usually a sign of cowbird parasitism. Learn more about the cowbird's reproductive habits.
Biological spring is just around the corner
The vernal equinox arrived last week; however, biological spring is still several weeks away. Learn what signs truly signal its arrival.
Spring is just ducky: Learn to ID waterfowl
Learn how to find and identify common waterfowl you can expect to find on local waterways.
Vernal pools are essential to amphibians
Vernal pools provide the perfect conditions for amphibian reproduction and they are about to explode with life. Learn what to look for during late winter.
The woodcock’s sky dance
One of nature’s best shows begins in March — the dance of the woodcock. It is a rite of spring that every birder should experience at least once.
Photosynthesis: Don’t take plants for granted
Find out where all new plant biomass — the leaves, stems and blossoms — originates during springtime.
Northbound juncos? A sure sign of spring
Juncos, or snowbirds as they're often called, define the end of winter and the onset of spring for observant nature watchers.
