Collaboration and technology are helping scientists solve migratory mysteries. The post Where Art Thou, Little Songbird? appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
To protect imperiled birds, these ecologists are working to put the fear back in New Zealand’s cats. The post A Scaredy-Cat Won’t Hunt appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
~ • ~ ~ • ~ The Flower Part Late one afternoon while sitting outside on the deck, I was viciously attacked dive-bombed by a hummingbird who mistook me for a flower. Why, you may be wondering, did t…| THE SPECTACLED BEAN
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Flyin’ after flies| Off Center & Not Even
Sunrise Silver Glenda Duckpond Fish in the Duckpond A Roadrunner by Zimmerman Library A roadrunner was hanging out on the west side of Zimmerman Library this afternoon. A juvenile roadrunner came up behind the adult and acted like it was begging for food. Then it laid down on the stone walk behind the adult. It […]| Off Center & Not Even
The vast tidal estuary of Morecambe Bay is one of the most significant sites for birdlife in the British Isles, supporting over 240,000 birds annually. Among its most iconic avian visitors is the Knot, Calidris canutus, a small, stocky wading bird known for its remarkable migrations and mesmerising flock displays. A holarctic species, breeding inContinue reading "The Knots of Morecambe Bay"| Northwest Nature and History
All across the United Kingdom, from Dartmoor to the Dark Peak, a troubling trend is emerging; the destructive, disruptive and disrespectful activity known as fly-camping. Often confused with the responsible pastime of ‘wild-camping’, fly-camping refers to unauthorised, irresponsible overnight stays where groups pitch large tents by roadsides or in beauty spots, bringing in items suchContinue reading "A Troubling Trend; Fly-Camping in Britain’s National Parks"| Northwest Nature and History
A continent-wide analysis of more than 400 North American bird species reveals that while many are shifting ranges northward, these movements only partly reduce their exposure to rapidly rising temperatures. The post How well do range shifts mitigate climate change for North American birds? appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
On February 19, 2009, I was coming out of a store, when my eyes were drawn to a magnificent large white bird with black wing tips flying approximately 20 feet up and maybe 30 feet away from me with the sun behind it. I grabbed my Canon Rebel camera and caught this shot of what … More An Unidentified White Bird?| joyful2beeblogs
Junior Nathan Murthy reports on his research field season at Aras River Ornithological Station and other sites in eastern Türkiye with U conservation biologists and fellow students.| @theU
One native shrub that doesn’t receive much positive attention is known as Prickly Ash. It can be easy to see how it gets it’s common name if you’ve ever tried| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
A secretive marsh bird once found in Tennessee wetlands faces extinction. The Eastern black rail was federally listed as threatened in 2020, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now drafting a plan for its recovery.| WPLN News
The 2025 Coastal Birds Project season has officially reached its end. As of Friday, August 22, all of the Piping Plover chicks have fledged and many are already flying south to their wintering grounds—with some flying as far as the Caribbean! This year, Maine fledged 251 chicks, which is just one bird shy of the […] The post The Coastal Birds Crew has Fledged! appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
Last week, I saw a couple of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds whizzing around the nursery and perching in nearby trees. I love spotting these tiny and shiny birds—the only hummingbird native to New England. Even though this is the only species we typically see on the East Coast, they really pull their weight as pollinators; many native […]| Maine Audubon
A car is not just an automobile. It is a testament to taste, lifestyle, and emotion. The color one chooses tells a story about who he or she is. In a world where silver, black, and white cars flood the roads, a brown car stands out. Cozy. Earthy. Humble. It’s an understated beauty that only [...]| Birds Wave
4Some birds soar aloft on broad wings. Others shine on beauty. But a special tribe commands attention without flight or plumage—tall. They are the long-legged birds. From flamingos to cranes, from herons to stilts, they stride through marshes, stick their bills into shallow water, and exhibit elegance almost on the verge of royalty. Long legs [...]| Birds Wave
Birds are everywhere. There are some of them that are beautifully colored, others that are beauties to inspire awe, and others that simply leave us in hobbles of amazement. They number in thousands, with only meager dozens of those odd shaped ones. They are the odd shaped birds—creatures that bewilder our brains on what is [...]| Birds Wave
Sometimes you read a phrase on the web that is curious and strange. One of them is opium birds. At first, it sounds like the name of a book, a rock band, or maybe a forgotten folk tale. But as with many strange phrases, it is an interwoven tale of threads of history, culture, symbolism, [...]| Birds Wave
A yellow blur, a red scowl, an explosion out of nowhere—these are the images that have seared themselves into internet culture. When you spot them paired with text about Monday mornings, coffee addiction, or the chaos of daily life, you know you’ve landed in the world of the angry birds meme. What began as a [...]| Birds Wave
Blink and he’s gone. A yellow streak. A whistle of wind. That’s angry birds chuck—the game’s speedster and your best friend against wood, distance, and tight timers. This guide keeps it warm and practical: how to aim, when to tap, which structures to target, and how to pair him with other birds for chain reactions [...]| Birds Wave
A handful of pops. A curious beak. The question arises: can birds eat popcorn? Brief answer: yes if plain, air-popped, unsalted, unbuttered. A small amount. Every now and then. Not as a diet. This guide keeps it warm and practical. What’s safe? What to avoid. How to prep it. Better everyday foods. You’ll leave knowing [...]| Birds Wave
Meet scary birds cassowary, harpy eagle, shoebill, skua, owls, swans and learn why they look fierce, how to stay safe, and how fear turns into awe.| Birds Wave
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
… (hmm, this title kind of reads like a daytime soap opera). This post is about a trip to Lake Erie Metropark on June 1st. My three-hour visit yielded a lot of photos after a slow start; eventually I returned … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
The Three Musketeers Finally, after a myriad of funky weather events in June and July, Monday, July 21st was the perfect day for a woodsy walk and I hoped to fill my photo card with a few Osprey of…| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Every summer we are lucky enough to have orioles visit our feeder. They never stay long enough, many adults leave sometime in mid to late August which seems too early. The juveniles stick around a couple more weeks, eating the … Continue reading →| Change Is Hard
Sometimes I go camping just to have a few days away from everyday responsibilities. Time to nap and read and snack and daydream. Just one exit up the road from home. Sometimes I go camping with a s…| Change Is Hard
What's your favorite sound? Mine is in this video...… Continue reading Norway 4: Kristiansand + Peep Vid + Dawn Pisturino’s Poem of Hope→| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
Captive pigeon shooter Troy Link hired lobbyists to criminalize drone exposés & to sell processed dried meat to schools against “Make America Healthy Again” recommendation OKEECHOBEE, Florida––“A Republican megadonor got caught hosting a pigeon shoot. Then he got Florida politicians to change the law,” headlined independent journalist Jason Garcia above the August 22, 2025 edition […] The post Is bird shooter Troy Link the jerkiest of Donald Trump’s megabucks donors? appe...| Animals 24-7
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female) Since my last photography post, I made a few updates to the birds’ backyard space. First, I replaced two old feeders that had started looking dingy and/or that I was struggling to keep clean. I also did a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all the feeders and baths, as well as raking […]| The Used Life
Mourning Dove I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance. – e.e. cummings My bird feeders have been extremely busy over the past several weeks–so busy, in fact, that I am going through twice as much seed as I go through in the wintertime. There […]| The Used Life
Though you’ve triedto fit intoa thousandsmall boxes,perhaps comesthe day whenyou’re openedby grief or bylove, and yourthoughts unstitchfrom what you knew,and your mindbegins to rhymewith sky, becomesspacious enoughwhole flocksof bluebirdscan fly rightthrough, andfor a time youstop tryingto make senseof things, yousimply yieldto beinga home forthe ecstasyof wings.| A Hundred Falling Veils
Collaboration and tiny technology are revolutionizing the study of migration. The post The invisible ‘giant nets’ that catch the smallest songbirds appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
The Trump administration is turning environmentalists’ legal playbook against them. The post How Interior is using environmental laws to suppress renewable energy appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
Followed some strange noises at the park after our softball game and found a few of these guys chatting.| Anthony Ciccarello
Today, mathematician and Hero of Intellectual Freedom, UC Davis’s Abby Thompson has more lovely intertidal pictures from California. Her captions and IDs are indented, and you can enlarge the…| Why Evolution Is True
Zoo Awareness Day takes place on the 31st of August each year. Why? It stems from the growing recognition of the crucial work that modern zoos do beyond just housing animals. Zoos have evolved significantly over the past decades, transforming into centres for conservation and education. We want to highlight the efforts of zoos worldwide... Read More The post Zoo Awareness Day appeared first on Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent.| Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent
When I was younger, I was quite into Jurassic Park and dinosaurs! Maybe that is where some of my bird enthusiasm comes from, as after all, we now know that birds are descended from dinosaurs! No other group of birds here at the park remind me of this more than our group of rheas! This... Read More The post Wingham Wildlife Park’s Greater Rhea Family appeared first on Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent.| Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent
I don’t photograph birds much so most, if not all, of these birds have been in prior posts. I didn’t realize how beautiful birds were until I started blogging and have seen such wonderful birds in all their glory in blogs I follow. So, these are from previous posts. In no special order. Lilac breasted … More Birds Make the World Go Round| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Making an origami crane is a beautiful way to practice the art of paper folding — and it’s surprisingly meditative! With just a square of paper and a bit of patience, you can create one of the most iconic origami designs out there. Traditionally, the crane symbolizes hope and healing, and it’s said that folding […]| One Little Project
Art, craft and activity ideas for kids. A collection of fun ideas for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older children to enjoy.| Messy Little Monster
With a range spreading right across the Himalayas and extending west into Pakistan and east into Myanmar, I could have seen an Yellow-breasted greenfinch (Chloris spinoides) many times in the past. I saw it for the first time in Bhutan, and since I saw it several times during the ten days I spent there, it… Continue reading Yellow-breasted greenfinch + Birds of the Week Invitation CXXX| Don't hold your breath
August 21, 2025 - Darkness, a friend to many creatures, is often banished by the ever-shining light bulbs of human habitation. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
These annuals, hanging plants, perennials, bushes and vines are the best hummingbird plants to attract those pretty birds to your garden.| From House To Home
This painting depicts a bright, cheerful autumn scene under a clear blue sky. In the foreground sits a large, round orange pumpkin with a curling green vine that sweeps gracefully upward. Perched on the pumpkin| Tracie Kiernan - Step By Step Painting
The post Birds Of A Feather appeared first on India Currents.| India Currents
Learn More about the Breeding Birds of the Hudson Bay Lowlands.| CPAWS Manitoba
Hello! It’s already August(!) and since today’s the first Friday of the month, a new challenge is up at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. As always, the theme for the challenge is Anything …| Beads, Charms, Wire...
By Eilene Lyon It’s time for some shots from our feeder-cam! I’ve had to take it down for the summer because of a bear wandering the neighborhood. He dismantled my compost bin twice, so…| Myricopia
Some of you may remember that I was part of the team from The Society of Environmental Authors and Journalists attending the Global Birdfair at Rutland, UK, last month. Here is our video if anyone …| Esther Chilton
Share your World: 11th August The weather has cooled down. The tomatoes on the deck, unmolested (so far) by birds or beasts, are turning red. I doubt they’ll make it to the table because we e…| Serendipity - Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
Way back in January on the wintry coast of Point Reyes, an elephant seal docent told us about the Yolo County summer bat emergence. We recently drove there to witness it. What a blast! This is a wildlife spectacle in the central valley of Northern California. Located outside Sacramento in Yolo County, the Yolo Bypass … Continue reading Calif. Bat Emergence| Jet Eliot
Compliance with Voluntary Guidelines Will Help Reduce Bird / Glass Collisions in Maine On Tuesday, August 5, the State of Maine’s Bureau of General Services (BGS) released final guidelines for incorporating bird-safe principles in publicly-funded buildings in Maine. The result of a law passed in 2023, the guidelines were developed in collaboration with Maine Audubon, […] The post State Releases Guidelines for Bird Safe Architecture appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
If you don’t know any better, you might mistake the Red-bellied Woodpecker’s call for that of a frog, or perhaps a clown lost in the woods. This isn’t a bird you would have heard often if you grew up in Maine, but now their loud, rolling “kwurr” can be heard commonly in the southern part […] The post Backyard Bird of the Month for August: Red-bellied Woodpecker appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
I chose the above quote by environmentalist Wendell Berry as the title for today’s post because, in an ever-changing world chock-full of disparagement and dissension, perhaps this is a statement we can all agree on. This walk happened on Earth … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
See this pair of fine-looking feathered friends that are posing so nicely for me? Mere moments before I snapped this photo, these two were hugging the seawall while intently studying the water for fish. You see Coan Lake may be … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
What’s your favorite sound? Mine is in this video…| Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
The intent of our permaculture gardening is to create a mutually beneficial relationship with the earth and all her creatures. But lately, it feels like a little backyard battle. The squirrels have…| Finding Our Way Home
Explore Mashpi Reserve, Ecuador's haven for breathtaking hummingbirds. Experience nature's marvels up close in this unique ecosystem| Mashpi Lodge
From August 15 to October 31, Bird Friendly Calgary is urging residents to switch off their lights at night to protect migrating birds.| calgaryherald
Pollution from nighttime lights has severe impacts on birds and humans alike. What solutions are out there for New York?| Scienceline
Adult male I create a post about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds every summer and every year I run into the same problem: I struggle to get a shot of the ruby throat. Adult males of this species don rub…| The Used Life
“Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie.” ~~Willa Cather I had the pleasure of taking in the Illinois prairie last month while visiting family. With the rich soil of central Illinois, agriculture and prairie thrive here. Let’s look at the prairie, one of my favorite ecosystems. Climate in … Continue reading Illinois Prairies| Jet Eliot
We had two fun days at Point Reyes recently, three weeks apart. Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. In mid-June we went out to Limantour Beach, arrived early because in summer it is a popular place. Right before we reached the parking lot, a bobcat ran across the road. But the winds here were … Continue reading Summer Days at Pt. Reyes| Jet Eliot
Earlier this month we visited Ashland Oregon and although we were there to visit the Shakespeare Festival, I also thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many nature scenes. Ashland lies in the far south of Oregon and inland about 100 miles from the Pacific coast. The biggest park in Ashland is Lithia Park, an enchanting 93-acre natural … Continue reading Ashland OR Wildlife| Jet Eliot
As it goes in wildlife, the more variety of habitats there are, the more variety of birds. The southern U.S. state of Georgia, with its diversity of habitats and physical features, boasts 347 bird species. Below are a few of the hundreds of Georgia bird species, seen in the state’s southeast on three visits. With … Continue reading Georgia Birds| Jet Eliot
On a recent trip to the Middle East, we spent three days at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Join me as we traverse the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and venture to the lowest place on earth. The Dead Sea is not a sea; it is a landlocked salt lake. It is a small lake, 31 … Continue reading The Dead Sea| Jet Eliot
I recently returned from a warm and humid week in southeastern Georgia and share with you today my favorite Georgia place: The Okefenokee Swamp. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a peat-fi…| Jet Eliot
Okay, you might be surprised to see recipes here, but really, cooking is educational. I used to do it every week with my Kindergarten students and occasionally when I taught older grades as well. These Bird’s Nest Themed Recipes are a great addition to a bird unit as a fun way of wrapping things up. … Bird’s Nest Themed Recipes Read More » The post Bird’s Nest Themed Recipes appeared first on Creative EDventures.| Creative EDventures
We've put together a helpful resource for learning about birds containing recipes, crafts, STEM activities, and FREE printables!| Creative EDventures
Chickadee Bird Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern Print this pattern out – purchase the PDF version here! Supplies: • Yarn 4/Medium Weight Yarn in… Black, white, and grey •4mm Crochet Hook •10mm safety eyes •Tapestry needle to weave in ends •Scissors •Stuffing •Hot Glue (Optional) Additional Information: •Difficulty: Easy | Total Size: 5″ tall This […] The post Chickadee Bird Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern appeared first on StringyDingDing.| StringyDingDing
Emergency rescue of 11 exotic birds, three chickens, two dogs, and a miniature horse from a filthy and trash-strewn property Animal Rescue Corps’ Field Team deployed today for the emergency rescue of 17 animals, assisting law enforcement with another cruelty case in Cheatham County, TN. 11 exotic birds, three chickens, two dogs, and Learn More The post Operation Skyfall appeared first on Animal Rescue Corps.| Animal Rescue Corps
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. How is your summer going? Mine has been good and relaxing. I am trying to make a dent in my summer reading pile but have not gotten very far. It has grown since I last shared it. And I have two more that are coming out in August!| Crafty Moms Share
Are you new to birding and looking to take your skills to the next level? You should consider a birding festival, and I have just the one to recommend! I took my first official birding trip this past weekend, and was not disappointed! My husband and I drove the three hours from San Antonio to Del Rio, Texas to join the Birding the Border event hosted by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. The post Birding the Border – My First Birding Trip! appeared first on Native Backyards.| Native Backyards
I never thought about birds and how much time I’d spend watching them once I retired. In fact, bird watching as a hobby seemed silly back when I was in my 20s and 30s. In my book, it fell in …| Working on Exploring
Author Brian Buckbee’s bond with a wounded pigeon allows "We Should All Be Birds" to take flight, but the deeper story is one of survival through illness and heartbreak.| The Pulp
Mynahs keep their beaks open as the morning sun grows brighter – this is to allow them to cool their feathered body since they lack glands to give out heat. They also cool themselves by seeking shade and bathing in water. Ivan Lim| Bird Ecology Study Group
“Habitat loss … habitat loss.” Hannah Maltry points to her paintings of birds displayed on her studio walls. She explains, one by one, why each species is today just holding onto existence. “With us chewing up the natural landscape, they’re all suffering,” she says. Maltry, a 34-year-old Columbus, Ohio, artist, is painting the portrait of every one of the 2,000-some bird species in North America. So far, she’s completed more than 200 for a project she estimates could take 10 yea...| Barn Raiser
Nature photographs, in a video, by Shanti The post Birds of prey first appeared on Osho News.| Osho News
Planting sunflower seeds now yeilds big rewards in the fall with massive blooms of yellow, red, and orange.| Raise Your Garden
Read the saga of the Say’s Phoebes.| Second Wind Leisure Perspectives
The Changing Seasons, July 2025 This has been a strange month. We’ve had a lot of activity, all medical, dental or veterinary. Garry, me, Duke. The rest of the family have had issues too. I g…| Serendipity - Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
"Moss can see an everyday bird and take pleasure from it - every day. His enthusiasm is catching: boundless."| Writers Review
Looking for a way to enjoy Maine’s beautiful coastline, engage with other people, and help our migrating shorebirds at the same time? Become a Shorebird Ambassador with Maine Audubon! Shorebird Ambassadors walk the Maine shoreline during migratory shorebird season (July-October) to both monitor the birds and to share the birds’ stories with the general public. […]| Maine Audubon
Chimney Swifts adapted to humans long ago. The discovery of a natural roost site on a college campus underscores all the ways we’re pushing swifts to the limit again.| Audubon North Carolina
July here is warm, fun, and tasty. Think sunshine til 9:30pm. Heat from 12pm – 10pm. Then add in your favorite ice cream. The color of the month challenge is to find red, white and blue photos. Photos with all three of any of these July colors works. Since I didn’t have a red, white […]| Working on Exploring
Always that moment when I wake up in the dark before dawn and the first birds| Vox Populi
Smyrna, Delaware—Bald eagles descended to pose on the banks and boulders on the mudflats. Shorebirds bobbed in shallow pools. Great blue herons, great egrets, and snowy egrets snapped up fish along…| Vox Populi
The National Trust took over the ownership of the Farne Islands in 1925 and has been monitoring seabird colony numbers there since the 1950s| Chronicle Live
Israel’s various conflicts have affected a vital pathway for many migratory birds. The post Migratory Birds in Wartime appeared first on Moment Magazine.| Moment Magazine
July 17, 2025 - The film, Every Little Thing, pays tribute both to a woman who rehabilitates hummingbirds and to the hummingbirds themselves. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
Nature photography from Northern California and Oregon| Forms of life, forms of mind
Notice a bird’s nest tucked away in the corner of your porch? Skedaddle wildlife removal services in Montreal has the solution you need. Learn more here.| Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
Learn how to protect your home while coexisting with Montreal's local wildlife. Skedaddle offers safe and humane solutions tailored to nesting season.| Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
The Quiet Hobby of Birdwatching| Second Wind Leisure Perspectives
In New York’s only federal wilderness area, the loss of a key predator has led to the rise of a new one—with dire consequences for the island’s native birds. The post Fire Island Has Gone to the Cats appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
North America’s largest and most urban double-crested cormorant colony shows how people can share space with an unfairly reviled species.| bioGraphic
