A Rare White Bird Shows Up at Rescue — Then Lightning Strikes Twice
“We couldn’t believe that we now had two!” Last July, staff at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center received an unexpected call from a woman named Brenda. She had discovered a tiny…
This Curious Bird Had Never Been Seen Before, and its Discovery Changed Ecuador–Perhaps Forever
In the late 1990s, a group of scientists exploring a remote forest in Ecuador heard a bird call unlike anything they recognized. Curious, they followed the sound through the dense…
Clever Mountain Chickadees Gain a Winter Survival Edge
For a mountain chickadee facing winter in California’s Sierra Nevada, having a sharp memory can be a matter of life and death. These tiny birds weigh roughly as much as…
Close-Up Photos Of A Hummingbird’s Eye Reveal A Stunning Detail Most People Have Never Noticed
“Absolutely amazing!” Hummingbirds are already some of the most eye-catching animals in nature. Their shimmering feathers can flash brilliant shades of green, blue, red and purple as they dart through…
Couple Spots Bald Eagle Wedged Between Trees — Then Realizes He’s Still Alive
At first, they weren’t sure whether the motionless bird had survived Earlier this month, Adam Franks and his girlfriend, Claire, traveled from Vancouver, Canada, to a wooded property in Wahta…
Rescuers Save Tiny Bat Stranded on a House — Then Discover She’s Critically Endangered
A routine wildlife rescue quickly became something much more important When rescuers from Raven Ridge Wildlife Center received a call about a bat clinging to the side of a house…
Nine Fluffy Babies Were About to Be Swept Away—Then a Teenager Rushed In
He was happy to lend a hand. A relaxing day at a busy South African beach suddenly turned into an urgent wildlife rescue after visitors spotted nine tiny birds struggling…
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
Across Alaska’s North Slope, researchers are investigating a question that could reshape how scientists understand survival in a warming world: can different species adapt to climate change not only individually,…
Why Blackbirds Have the Most Beautiful Songs
The blackbird has been named the most pleasant-sounding bird in a study exploring why some birdsongs are more enjoyable to hear than others. Its rich and varied song received the…
Former bird hunters work to rebuild a songbird haven: ‘We hope it’s not too late’
Years ago, Parman knew the Menoreh Hills of Central Java as a good place to catch songbirds. As a young man living in Donorejo village, he would search for nests,…