Conservation

Learn about birds, beasts, and beautiful places!

Monarch Butterflies: Long live the kings

For many, the monarch butterfly symbolizes healing, rejuvenation, and growth. However, populations have been doing anything but growing.

Prevent birds from hitting windows - Make windows bird-friendly

Window collisions are detrimental to bird populations. Learn how to prevent them.

The Wonderful World of Ants - fANTastic or cANTastrophe?

From farming to mind-control, ants will blow your mind! Learn about some common yard and home ants!

Start Loving European Starlings

It is time to love the European Starling. Read why!

Stop using human names for birds - Abandon all eponyms, ye who watch birds here

Wilson's Warbler. Wilson's Plover. Wilson's Snipe. Wilson's Phalarope. Wilson's Storm-Petrel. I do not know who 'Wilson' is, but...

How many birds are in the world? - How many bird species are there?

This question has two answers depending on the intent of your question. However, if you are a scientist, this question may have ±7 answers.

A summer with wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains

have never spent much time “smelling the roses,” however, during the summer of 2020, I changed my attitude.

How do ducks and other birds stay dry?

Ducks and other waterbirds are able to constantly submerge themselves in the water and yet remain dry upon exit. Learn why!

The Price of Fondles

You might be wondering to yourself, how do fondles relate to a bird blog? And no, I'm not referring to Jeffrey Epstein style touching here.

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