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May 2, 20235 min read

How to help nestlings and fledglings (aka baby birds) on the ground!

Every year, helpful humans find baby birds on the ground. And every year, they wonder if they should help.

Apr 26, 20236 min read

Do hummingbirds use birdhouses? - Answers from a computer vs an ornithologist

It is human vs. machine in this challenge of answering, "Do hummingbirds use birdhouses?"

Apr 9, 20234 min read

Do squirrels eat birds? - Are squirrels omnivores?

We do not need an entire article to answer this question. And you certainly do not want to read 1200 words for the answer.

Apr 7, 20235 min read

I found a rare bird. Now what? - A guide to finding and reporting rare birds

So, you've found a rare bird. Bravo! But guess what? You are about to be the G.O.A.T. or the goat, and there is rarely a middle-ground.

Mar 1, 20234 min read

Can birds choke?

This is an answer that can be difficult to find. However, we found research offering some insight into this important question!

Feb 12, 20237 min read

Where are the rosies? - An update on the missing rosy-finches of the Rockies

Most winters, rosy-finches show up in the Rocky Mountains in flocks by the thousands. This winter, it has been a different story…

Dec 7, 20222 min read

Where do American Robins spend the winter - Does the robin signal spring?

The American Robin does not abandon any state in the lower 48 for the winter. It is time to rid ourselves of this misconception.

Nov 6, 20224 min read

What do birds eat in winter? | Learn the winter diets of some North American birds!

You might be surprised at what birds can find to eat in winter! Read on to learn more!

Oct 2, 20224 min read

Bird flu update: Fall 2022

Bird flu never really went away. But now, it will make an obvious reappearance during fall migration.