2007 Birds and Birding Articles

[11/1/2007] Did you know that the original choice for America’s National Symbol was not the bald eagle? Find out which bird it was, and how the eagle was chosen. Read Full Story>

[10/1/2007] In her quest to photograph all 22 species of albatross, the author observed some of the avian family's most remarkable feats in some of the planet's most far-flung places Read Full Story>

[10/1/2007] After a 40-year effort by NWF and others, a new conservation agreement brings hope to the troubled Platte River and its critical habitats for thousands of cranes and waterfowl Read Full Story>

[10/1/2007] Concern for Costa Rica's charismatic great green macaw is helping conservationists secure protection for its threatened rain forest habitat Read Full Story>

[8/1/2007] White-Crowned Sparrows Read Full Story>

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[8/1/2007] More than 200 bird species are regularly spotted in New York's Central Park, and one remarkably patient photographer has spent thousands of hours capturing their behavior on film Read Full Story>

[8/1/2007] The tuxedoed seabirds' homeland is melting beneath their feet as global warming strikes hard in Antarctica and elsewhere Read Full Story>

[6/1/2007] SCORE ANOTHER FIRST for the animal kingdom Read Full Story>

[6/1/2007] The island birds that helped shape Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are giving scientists new insights into how natural selection works Read Full Story>