[ad_1] What is it about bluebirds? They just seem to be one of the most endearing birds to be found anywhere…but why? Maybe it’s their gentle demeanor. Social by nature and seldom alone, they rarely appear excitable or aggressive and seem to treat each other with the good-natured and calm deportment of an old friend. […]
[ad_1] Humans have made the world less hospitable for birds in many ways. One obvious and intentional example of this can be found in towns and cities worldwide: anti-bird spikes. The pointy wires you might see attached to roofs, ledges, and light poles are meant to deter urban species like pigeons from landing, pooping, and
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[ad_1] This is especially true as you anticipate the first glimpse of a hummingbird each spring. The excitement of their arrival at your feeders is guaranteed to bring joy to your heart and a smile to your face. So be patient and rest assured that hummingbirds are on their way. Their arduous 2,000 mile journey
[ad_1] In the spring issue, I introduced you to Audubon’s new vision: a future where birds thrive across the Americas because Audubon is a powerful and diverse force for conservation—which will guide our work through 2028 and beyond. This month, and in future columns, I will lay out, in plain terms, what we need to
[ad_1] Want to encourage the kids in your life to connect with nature and birds? Environmental educators at the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy developed a fun-filled course that will foster kid’s natural curiosity about the outdoors. In July, every eligible checklist that you submit gives you a chance to win free access to Let’s Go
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[ad_1] Bugs? The perfect gift for mom? Really? OK, this one is going to take some explaining! In reality, there are lots of reasons why you should seriously consider such a seemingly preposterous suggestion. You see…birds love bugs, and moms love birds. When your yard and feeders offer an abundant source
[ad_1] How do you plan to spend your Fourth of July? We have advice, but it will be extremely hard to beat the way Steve Kress commemorated the holiday in 1981. That was the day the first Atlantic Puffins returned to Maine’s Eastern Egg Rock to breed, eight summers after he began releasing fledglings from
[ad_1] After the Fire: How A Sustainable Ranch Survived a Natural Wildfire In April 2022, a wildfire scorched the 15,000-acre May Ranch in southeastern Colorado—testing the sustainability of a ranching model that blends conservation, climate-change mitigation, and making a living off the land by raising cattle. By Michael Booth [ad_2] https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/living-bird-latest-issue/
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[ad_1] There are a lot of things in nature that can bring you joy…to name all of them would take many pages. But most certainly one item on the list would be the sights and sounds of young birds making their first appearances in your yard and at your feeders. It’s hard to describe the