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The Best Smartphone Apps for Birders

While the smartphone application most commonly associated with birds is the quirky Angry Birds game, there are a number of applications solely designed to enhance the birding experience. Here is…

Whooping crane looking to make a comeback

One of the rarest birds in North America is being reintroduced to its natural habitat in Louisiana for the first time in more than 50 years. The whooping crane, rumored…

Wild goose has people-centric personality

A couple stories this week about a popular California bird offered a unique glimpse into the personality capable in wild birds. Numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal and Los…

Participate in this year’s National Bird-Feeding Month

For anyone who has been thinking about getting a backyard bird feeder, let the month of February be your motivation and excuse for getting started. February is National Bird-Feeding Month,…

More reports surface on how birds are faring in cold

A week ago, we posted about the importance of helping wild birds during the winter. With the unusually harsh weather this year, more reports are coming out on how the…