Many misconceptions have crept into international media representations of the Middle East, making this region one of the most misunderstood in the world. Here we bust six myths with examples from our conservation work in…

A Green Jay photographed at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Photo by donna lynn via Birdshare. Upcoming Bird Festivals and Events A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they’re organized…

Seasonal changes and national holidays offer key moments throughout the year for wildlife. As the seasons progress, plant life grows through its various cycles and the blossoms, fruits, and seeds produced, play an important role…

On a postcard-perfect morning in September, construction is underway at Allianz Field in St. Paul, the soon-to-be new home of Minnesota’s professional soccer team. Amid the clanking, beeping, and general hullabaloo, managing partner Bill McGuire…

One of the Tower of London's seven Common Raven residents. Photo: Marc Zakian/AlamyGrowing up in the rural reaches of Dover, England, Christopher Skaife's no stranger to the gritty side of life. At age 15 he…

Citizen science projects like eBird can help educators make concrete connections between classroom learning and life skills, preparing your students with the tools they need to thrive in the world. Being an eBird citizen scientist…

Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation by Patricia Newman Purchase this book on Amazon The Eavesdropping on Elephants – Teacher’s Guide features 10 activities that target national science, English, mathematics, and art education standards for…

In North Dakota and elsewhere, birders are hunters and vice versa. The two sports have a natural overlap, and much of that is fueled by a shared skill set. Photo: Mike Fernandez/AudubonSeveral years ago, the…