Nesting Triumph: First Sand Martin Chicks Spotted at Site
Sand martin chicks have been sighted for the first time at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, just eight months after the installation of an artificial nesting bank. The arrival of these…
Why Birds, Descendants of Dinosaurs, Aren’t Cold-Blooded
The transition from thinking of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures to understanding their likely warm-blooded nature, especially in the lineage leading to birds, marks a significant shift in paleontological understanding.…
Compilation of ‘Lost’ Birds List Aims to Aid in Species Protection
A team of scientists has unveiled the first comprehensive catalog of birds that have not been sighted in over a decade, utilizing data primarily from the Macaulay Library at the…
Gaza Zoo Animals Displaced Alongside Their Owner Amidst Crisis
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Amid the challenges of the Israeli invasion of Rafah last month, a heartwarming exodus took place, not just of nearly one million humans but also…
Transformation Tale: Lonely Pigeon Finds New Path After Landing on Woman’s Head
“She hopped on my head and just sat there.” 😂 Brooke Ciardi, the outreach coordinator at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC), was outside capturing photos of adoptable…
When Woodpeckers Turn Metal: The Mystery of Chimney Caps, Vent Pipes, and Gutters
A few weeks ago, around 6:45 in the morning, I was at home, preparing to talk live with Morning Edition host Michel Martin about a story I had done. Suddenly,…
Unexpected Bond: Heartbroken Bird Finds Best Friendship with Tiny Companion
“Nobody at Bonorong expected them to form such a tight bond …” Friendships flourish abundantly at Australia’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS), where echidnas mingle with kangaroos, and rescued residents often…
Hiker Halts in Surprise as Something Shocking Hangs in the Brush
The other day, Jon, a high school teacher, was taking a leisurely stroll when he noticed an unusual brown shape hanging from a reed. Intrigued, Jon approached for a closer…
Kindness Takes Flight: Couple Goes the Extra Mile for Bird Struggling to Build Its Nest
Last year, Elaine Buckner and her fiancé observed the determined efforts of an industrious yet misguided robin in their backyard. The robin had selected a section of their downspout, tucked…
High-Rise Hatchling: A Falcon Chick’s Arrival on a Cambridge Building
At least one peregrine falcon chick has successfully hatched in a rooftop nest, marking a significant milestone for the avian residents of Cambridge city center. For the past nine years,…