Brood parasitism is one of the darker sides of the avian world. It is a strategy used by many bird species to conserve energy during the breeding season. Rather than…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump will be leaving the White House in January making way for a somewhat more eco-friendly President with an agenda for combatting climate change. But the fight to save…
Continue ReadingWhen I was younger the Metropolitan Museum of Art was my favorite place on Earth. I loved to learn about ancient art and history. Throughout the years my thirst for…
Continue ReadingGabriel McMurren, Bird Advocates Contributor My home of Eastern Ontario is dotted with innumerable lakes and rivers, among them the most picturesque, biodiverse places to birdwatch in the country. There may…
Continue ReadingThe network of trails that compose the Central Park Ramble is one of the few places in Manhattan where its natural beauty can almost make you feel as if you…
Continue ReadingWhen the first cases of COVID-19 were first reported there was some confusion over what pathogen was causing the disease. However, there was no confusion as to where the virus…
Continue ReadingIf you talk to any experienced birder after a while they will probably tell you the same thing, that the birding was better when they were younger. Some of us…
Continue ReadingI recently watched a National Audubon Society live webinar on How to Speak with Elected Officials. It has become important that all young people (even non-birders) know more about how…
Continue ReadingThe Migratory Bird Treaty Act is one of the most influential pieces of legislation passed to help protect migratory bird species in the United States. It has existed for over…
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