Eric Dinerstein shares these reflections on the Common Ravens that live near Cabin John, Maryland . . . By October, most of the birds that breed in the East have taken wing to warmer climes — South Carolina, Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, or even the Peruvian Amazon — to pass the
What’s in a name? The names of some birds — such as the Spruce Grouse, Bald Eagle, and Long-billed Curlew — offer distinctive information about the bird or its habitat. But what about Bachman’s Sparrow, Bonaparte’s Gull, or Swainson’s Thrush? There are nearly 150 species of North American
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
