Professional studies habits and waits patiently to capture extraordinary scenes By Ernie Cowan, Special to the U-T 1 p.m.Sept. 20, 2013 The grace of a snowy egret is captured through the lens of photographer Mike Thirkell. If birds are poetry … Continue reading →
By Amy Hubbard September 19, 2013, 10:21 Stunning footage that appears to be taken from the back of a soaring eagle has gone viral online. The video was posted Monday by YouTube user Srachi. The posting lists the location of … Continue reading →
Though a recent ‘invasion’ of blue-footed boobies is exciting bird-watchers, some experts wonder what it might mean environmentally. By Louis Sahagun September 17, 2013, 7:34 p.m. Bird-watchers are intrigued and delighted that high-diving seabirds known as blue-footed boobies are … Continue reading →
Good morning, 28 birders enjoyed a pleasant stroll around the lagoon and saw a total of 50 species. List follows; mallard pied-billed grebe great blue hereon great egret snowy egret black-crowned night-heron osprey white-tailed kite cooper’s hawk red-shouldered hawk american … Continue reading →
AUDUBON CALIFORNIA NEWS September 2013 Audubon California and its partners celebrated a big win earlier this week when our bill aimed at protecting birds and people from toxic lead left behind in the environment passed out of the State Legislature … Continue reading →
Extraordinary Eagle Photos It’s no wonder the majestic Bald Eagle is America’s national symbol—whether soaring with grace, diving with power, or hunting with agility these birds are beyond charismatic. Take to the skies with Audubon this month as we celebrate … Continue reading →
Cornell Lab eNews September 2013 Gulls communicate with a rich system of calls and postures—take a closer look in our video. Learn the Basics of “Seagullese” in Four Minutes Even common birds live lives full of mystery. Take gulls: … Continue reading →
I’ll Tell You Why I Love Birds And Their Fate Is Our Fate tells you why we should listen to them. By Nicholas Lund|Posted Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at 10:00 AM Illustration by Dalton Rose One thing’s for sure: It … Continue reading →
By Danielle Elliot / CBS News/ September 4, 2013, 10:20 AM The study shows a strong connection between the way birds smell near the beginning of the breeding season and their reproductive success. / Nicole Gerlach Birds are known to choose … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions on September 1, 2013 Superb starlings are common and found in E Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. (Vinayak Yardi) Brown sicklebills are distributed in the … Continue reading →