The boreal forest is called “North America’s bird nursery” because nearly half of the species found in the U.S. and Canada nest there. It’s also a buffer against climate change. But the forest is under pressure. Many boreal birds are declining, while development and resource extraction are
In celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day! Vultures are often under-appreciated birds of prey. Because they scavenge already-dead animals, many cultures consider them "unclean" or "unhygienic." On the contrary, vultures are critical in helping maintain a healthy ecosystem by
Celebrating Shorebirds! It's late summer and all across North America, millions of shorebirds — sandpipers and plovers — are on the move. Seattle photographer Gregg Thompson has been following the annual pilgrimage for the last few years. Here's a handful of the birds he's seen. Thanks
Late summer — and this year's young birds are growing up. Mike Hamilton's camera has found them unfurling new feathers, practicing essential skills, and sometimes . . . looking a little confused by it all. [We've named the birds below their pictures, so you can guess what they are. Have
This blog is part of a series about the ways that members of the BirdNote community are working to #BringBirdsBack “Storytelling is really one of the most powerful tools in learning. It puts facts into context so we can relate to them.” -Ray Hamlyn The fight to #BringBirdsBack starts with
