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The takeaway: Peak Beak Bingo turns spring migration into a playable, shareable experience. Winners get prizes guaranteed to make this migration even more exciting. Fill up your FeatherSnap and open y

The takeaway: We're used to hearing about bird migrations that range from the Canadian Arctic to the Midwest, or the Eastern U.S. to Central America–but did you know some bird migrations actually c

The takeaway: The health of songbird populations in Canada and the United States is closely tied to the health of just five key forests in Central America–making their preservation all the more imp

The takeaway: Birds not listed as endangered but also not seen in years are termed “lost”—and there are global efforts to document these lost birds. These efforts have produced some incredible

The takeaway: Could avian flu be present at your smart bird feeder? Songbirds do get avian flu. Here’s what you should know and how you can help stop its spread. Large birds like raptors, shorebird

‌ The takeaway: Microplastics have been discovered in species around the world–and now are found in migratory songbirds in the U.S. While upsetting, there is a lot you can do to help. It has becom

The takeaway: New tech allows researchers to easily and affordably map the genomes of animals, and birds are no exception.  Every living thing–from you all the way down to the virus that makes you

The takeaway: Most animals you see have a clear genetic heritage: the mother and father were the same species. But in some cases, different species interbreed, creating a rare and often bizarre hybri

The takeaway: Depending on where you live, it may make sense to put your smart bird feeder away for the winter. This blog explains more and provides tips. Depending on where you live, winter is eithe