2009 Birds and Birding Articles

[12/1/2009] U.S. soldiers cooperate with local scientists and conservationists in an effort to protect Iraq’s rich wildlife heritage, including a marsh that provides vital habitat Read Full Story>

[10/1/2009] Though feeding wild birds is one of the nation’s most popular hobbies, few studies have been conducted on avian nutritional needs; here are some of the most recent findings Read Full Story>

[8/1/2009] Adding endangered or threatened songbirds to your life list is not that difficult, as long as you know where to go; consider these three possibilities Read Full Story>

[6/1/2009] The northern pygmy-owl is among the smallest of North America’s owls, but until recently much of its life was a big mystery Read Full Story>

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[4/1/2009] Insect-eating birds that feed on the wing—from nighthawks and nightjars to kingbirds and pewees—are vanishing from parts of North America, and scientists don't know why Read Full Story>

[2/1/2009] In the world of dark-eyed juncos, the most hormonally charged males may be the most irresistible to females—and the least likely to live a long life Read Full Story>

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[2/1/2009] In a decades-long quest to shoot pictures of some of the world's rarest and most spectacular birds, a photographer learns about patience—and the power of individuals to make a difference Read Full Story>