2008 Birds and Birding Articles

[6/1/2008] A fledgling glaucous gull strengthens its wings in preparation for its first flight, while a parent looks on Read Full Story>

[6/1/2008] In a study of how oil and gas drilling affect breeding sage-grouse, a biologist relies on insights from a mechanical bird Read Full Story>

[6/1/2008] Across the country, some of the best opportunities to view birds and other wild creatures can occur in rather unlikely places; consider these four locations Read Full Story>

[6/1/2008] All to impress a female Read Full Story>

[6/1/2008] Starlings odd attractions Read Full Story>

[4/1/2008] The smarter birds are, the meaner they are Read Full Story>

[4/1/2008] On a December day on Antarctica's Cockburn Island, Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer found a pair of blue-eyed shags engaging in the rituals of courtship Read Full Story>

[4/1/2008] Every year, thousands of images of avian behavior make their way across our desks; here are some of our recent favorites Read Full Story>

[2/1/2008] The Birds: western bluebirds Read Full Story>

[2/1/2008] Fueled by global warming in its Arctic nesting grounds, an exploding population of lesser snow geese is causing big problems for farmers in Washington State Read Full Story>