Better Know a Bird: The Clark's Nutcracker and Its Obsessive Seed Hoarding
November 08, 2016 —
Hiding away tens of thousands of pine seeds every year makes the nutcracker a prolific natural forester.
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It's Time to Rename the Ring-necked Duck
November 04, 2016 —
One birder's impassioned plea to name the diver for a much more obvious—and useful—field mark.
Birdist Rule #101: Learn About the People Certain Birds Are Named After
November 03, 2016 —
Like this Cooper's Hawk. Know who it was named for? Didn't think so.
How Twitter Can Make You a Better Birder
November 02, 2016 —
Harness the power of the tweet and up your rarity-finding success.
Consider the Black Turnstone, a Master of Camouflage
November 02, 2016 —
Compared with other shorebirds, the bird's range is extremely limited. But there might be a good reason for that.
Rare-Bird Sightings: Share or Shut Up?
October 25, 2016 —
Before you post a photo on Facebook—or even take the shot in the first place—consider the bird's well-being.
Birdist Rule #13: Behold the Bounty of the Sea!
October 20, 2016 —
Don't worry, you can leave your barf bag at home.
The Curious Case of the Wandering Fulvous Whistling-Duck
October 18, 2016 —
The itinerant birds have been recorded all over the lower 48 states, but where they'll end up next is anyone's guess.
Birdist Rule #23: Identify Your First Song Sparrow
October 13, 2016 —
Once you do, all of those other “little brown jobs” get a little less confusing.
Follow These Tips to Identify Tricky Fall Warblers
October 07, 2016 —
Here are the visual cues—and behaviors—to look for among drab, quiet autumn migrants.
