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Resist the urge to get a closer look and monitor from afar, experts say, but keep wildlife rescue number handy

Discover effective methods and techniques to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders. Learn how to create a bee-free environment for hummingbirds to feed.

If you live in a city or suburb, it can be hard to feel surrounded by nature. But next time you step outside, pause, look and listen - even in the most densely populated areas, birds are almost omnipresent. And no matter where you live, that can be a kind of magic, especially during nesting season.

It’s common to think of owls as wise. Where did this idea originate and why do we often call older people "wise old owls"? Here's a deep dive into the bird, the natural world and more.

Although still common, these much-loved falcons continue to disappear from North American skies. Scientists are racing to understand why.

Although still common, these much-loved falcons continue to disappear from North American skies. Scientists are racing to understand why.

This years Great Backyard Bird Count, launched on Wednesday afternoon by the the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is encouraging people from around the world to birdwatch for at least 15 minutes this weekend.

If you're planning to take part in the four-day, global Great Backyard Bird Count this month (Feb. 17-20), or if you just love birds, there's plenty of gear and goods to help you enjoy them.

People around the world will be looking skyward this weekend—no, not in search of one of those suspicious balloons—but for something far more wholesome: birds. This weekend—from Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20—is the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen research event that invites people from around the globe to spend 15 minutes

Audubon staff used eBird in 2022 for a count that emphasized collaboration over competition. Here’s how to launch your own group effort.