Birds

Along ancient sand dunes, a long-studied, whip-smart bird still astonishes biologists

Rare, secretive, or just plain beautiful, these species are a treat to behold

These two nightjars—mainstays of the Southern soundscape—are easily confused

With a little help from Bon Iver’s frontman and Mother Nature’s chorus, the North Carolina musician cracks open a window to the woods

A century ago, the species almost went extinct. Today, their numbers are edging upwards, but the fight for their survival is far from over.

And the best time to see them (hint: it’s now)

These beautiful and rowdy little guests have descended on the South for the winter

Green-winged teal are up, and some other species also saw increases. But it’s a mixed bag as waterfowlers prepare to head into the blinds.

The release of two rehabilitated brown pelicans is the result of millions of years of evolution, cosmic coincidence, and the hard work of conservation-minded South Carolinians

Now approved by the FDA, a Texas scientist’s parasite-fighting feed could be a game changer for the South’s beloved game bird

After feeling unwelcome in the field, two scientists start a nonprofit to help other historically marginalized or excluded nature lovers

In the famed Alabama region, a rich tradition of quail hunting and dog work is enjoying a hard-won revival

Ornithologist and eBird co-founder John Fitzpatrick has created a blueprint for how a development can be mutually beneficial to people and wildlife

A smart bird feeder, a bounty of garden seeds, avian artwork, and more thoughtful finds to delight both birders and feathered friends

A songbird that looks dipped in paint, a delicate pink wader, and an iridescent duck—learn what gives these beautiful birds their color, plus how to spot them

From her Virginia studio, a taxidermist resurrects the beauty of the field

My quest to identify an ultra-rare species in my Charleston yard attracted birders from near and far—and sparked unexpected, shared joy

Feathered friends will sing their praises over these native blooming vines, seed-laden flowers, and berry bushes. Plus: Tips and tricks for taking a naturalist approach to gardening

An unlikely team opens a window into the secret lives of the tiny animals

What the numbers from this year’s waterfowl survey mean for ducks and duck hunters