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- A Banding “Grand Slam” at the Bent of the River Audubon Center
by Diana Wilson on August 28, 2026 at 5:51 pmThe Bent of the River Audubon Center is no sports stadium, but it was nevertheless the site of an exciting “grand slam” this year—just with birds, not baseballs. During a single session, their…
- Celebrating Hog Island Audubon Camp’s 90th Anniversaryby National Audubon Society on August 28, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Walking through the serene spruce forest on Hog Island, you may come across an occasional old tree that stands out among the surrounding second growth. Forest ecologists call this a wolf tree. If you…
- When the Ocean Gets Too Warm, Birds Go Hungryby Anna Vallery on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm
For many, the Brown Pelican is a welcome sight on a beach visit – a sign of the warm sand and sun. They can be seen across this hemisphere’s coastlines but are most prevalent in those warmer…
- As Eastern Washington Burns, a Long-Term Resilience Strategy Is More Important Than Everby Dr. Trina Bayard on August 27, 2026 at 8:29 pm
With smoke in the air and wildfires once again making headlines across the state, many communities are focused on the immediate challenges of fire response and public safety. Yet these events also…
- Wood Thrush Quadrupled at this Hudson Valley Sanctuaryby Sharon Bruce on August 27, 2026 at 8:24 pm
A walk in the woods has a different meaning at Stand 13 at the Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary – getting hit by branches is a sign of success! This stand used to have a severe lack of…
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- Bird Friendly Certification: 8 Requirements Coffee Farms Need to Satisify
by Scott on October 20, 2025 at 5:51 pmIn the world of coffee certifications, there’s one that soars above the rest—literally. The Smithsonian Bird Friendly certification is the gold standard when it comes to protecting our feathered friends and other wildlife while ensuring your coffee is both delicious and environmentally responsible. But what does it take for a coffee farm to earn this… The post Bird Friendly Certification: 8 Requirements Coffee Farms Need to Satisify appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.
- Harpy Eagles: 17 Fascinating Facts About the Canopy’s King
by Scott on October 19, 2025 at 5:49 pmHonestly, Harpy Eagles are one of the coolest birds around. They are the rulers of the rainforest skies and are as intriguing as they are awe-inspiring. Keep reading, and you will learn some incredible facts about these powerful raptors. #1. Harpy Eagles are well known for their unique look Both males and females sport a… The post Harpy Eagles: 17 Fascinating Facts About the Canopy’s King appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.
- 10 Things You Can Do to Help Birds
by Scott on October 18, 2025 at 5:47 pmLet me give you a staggering and sobering number: Since 1970, 2.9 billion birds have disappeared from North America. Yes, you read that correctly. Almost 25% of the total number of birds have vanished in less than a single lifetime. And it’s not just rare birds whose numbers are down. Most of our common and… The post 10 Things You Can Do to Help Birds appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.
- Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!
by Scott on October 17, 2025 at 5:43 pmToday, I want to introduce you to the Scarlet Tanager. Many people find it surprising that these BEAUTIFUL birds spend their summers breeding in North America. Once the weather starts to turn cooler, they migrate thousands of miles to Central and South America to spend the winter. During these winter months, Scarlet Tanagers commonly live on or… The post Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts! appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.
- Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!
by Scott on October 16, 2025 at 5:41 pmIf you’ve ever heard a bird meow or seen a flash of sleek gray darting through a thicket, you might have seen the Gray Catbird. Equal parts mysterious and entertaining, these feathered wonders are common but not often seen. Here are TEN interesting facts about Gray Catbirds: #1. Named for Their “Mew-sical” Call Grey Catbirds… The post Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts! appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.
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- Photographer of the week: Meet wildlife photographer and guide Lauren Dent
by Adam Cruickshank on August 22, 2026 at 6:06 pmFor this week’s Photographer of the Week, we’re introducing you to Lauren Dent, a wildlife photographer and field guide who has spent the past nine years living and working in the South African bush. Lauren grew up in Johannesburg but today calls the Lowveld home. She lives on Pidwa Wilderness Reserve, where she works as a volunteer coordinator and guide for Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme. Her journey into wildlife photography is closely connected to the career she chose and a…
- Photographer of the Week: Wildlife Photographer Yehuda Hirschowitz
by Adam Cruickshank on July 31, 2026 at 3:45 pmFor this week’s Photographer of the Week, we’re introducing you to Yehuda Hirschowitz, a wildlife photographer and digital marketing student based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a bird list of 483 species, around 300 of which he has photographed, Yehuda has developed a passion for capturing birds in a way that goes beyond simple identification. His photographs are about preserving memories, telling stories, and showcasing birds within the landscapes they call home. While photography is a…
- Book Review: The First Safari: Searching for François Levaillant by Ian Glenn
by Adam Cruickshank on July 15, 2026 at 1:56 pmLevaillant’s Cuckoo and Levaillant’s Cisticola are familiar birds to most South African birders. Experienced birders will almost certainly have both species on their life lists and have probably enjoyed multiple sightings of each. Yet while we know these birds well, many of us know very little about the remarkable man after whom they were named. It is this story that Ian Glenn explores in the revised second edition of The First Safari: Searching for François Levaillant. Before I started…
- Photographer of the Week: Meet Bush Girl and Wildlife Photographer Luzaan Large
by Adam Cruickshank on July 10, 2026 at 3:14 pmThere are some people who discover a love for the bush later in life. Then there are people like Luzaan Large, who simply can’t remember a time when it wasn’t part of who they were. For this week’s Photographer of the Week, we’re introducing you to Luzaan, a 27 year old South African wildlife photographer whose life has been shaped by the Greater Kruger, the Olifants River, and an unwavering passion for sharing the stories of the wild. Today, Luzaan is living the dream she worked hard to…
- Photographer of the Week: Meet 14 Year Old Bird Photographer Jack Paul
by Adam Cruickshank on June 26, 2026 at 6:27 amOne of the things I love about birding and wildlife photography is that there is always someone who reminds us that passion matters more than experience. For our first Photographer of the Week feature, I am excited to introduce you to Jack Paul, a 14-year-old wildlife photographer from Gauteng. For Jack, bird photography is about far more than taking pictures. It is about spending time in nature, observing wildlife, and patiently waiting for those special moments that tell a story. Jack lives…