It’s winter….but not everywhere…. Northern Royal Albatross – New Zealand – 12 year old RLK and his 14 year old mate, GLG have an egg which she laid November 11. Stay tuned for hatching in the new year! Panama Fruit Feeders – Panama – Rarely a dull moment here at this lavishly stocked fruit feeder. […]
At 74 years old, becoming a mother again is nothing short of extraordinary. But Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross on Midway Atoll, is doing just that. Banded 74 years ago, during Eisenhower’s presidency, Wisdom is believed to be the oldest living bird—at least the oldest known to science. Laysan Albatrosses spend most of their lives […]
Bird migration is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena. Across eight major global flyways, birds navigate diverse terrains, face unique challenges, and cover vast distances. Many of the birds we see during nesting season spend the majority of their time migrating or overwintering in distant places. But we can help them locally when they are […]
For most birds, hurricanes are to be avoided at all costs. But some birds find them to be just what they need. Hurricane season coincides with early fall migration. Countless birds encounter hurricanes and high winds en route, and are either blown way off course, or are unable to survive. But for some birds, hurricanes are […]
Flyways are ancient aerial highways all migrating land and shore birds use globally to move between overwintering and breeding locations every year. There are eight major flyways over land around the globe. But did you know that over the high seas, there are also Marine Flyways? Seabirds like petrels, albatross and terns are pelagic birds […]