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Birds on the Move
Birds Bring Solace for APP Members During Pandemic
More than 600 nature lovers describe how birds have been a source of comfort through this crisis period.
APP Members Share Inspirational Stories and Local Conservation Victories
Now more than ever, "hope is the thing with feathers."
APP Members Wade Through Memories of Their Favorite Water Birds
Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Atlantic Puffins, and more...
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
More than 300 APP members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.
APP Members Focus on Their Favorite Bird Photos
Over 100 shutterbugs took us behind the viewfinder of their best photos.
The World’s Rarest Crow Will Soon Fly Free on Maui
July 23, 2024 —
Hoping to succeed where past attempts have failed, scientists will reintroduce the clever corvid to the wild on a new island—a high-stakes conservation effort that requires a careful balancing act.
APP Rockies and Anderson Ranch Arts Center Kick Off Aspen Summer of Birds
July 23, 2024 —
The weeklong workshop encouraged kids to appreciate the wonder of wildlife.
Time Flies: Celebrating 125 Years of ‘APP' Magazine
July 22, 2024 —
Our publication's look and even its name have changed over time, but for more than a century, some things have remained constant: our delight with birds and our focus on helping readers enjoy and protect them.
The Birding Gear You Need (If You're a Time Traveler)
July 20, 2024 —
Over 125 years, 'APP' has featured myriad products to help generations of avian aficionados better know and support birds. We brought gear from every era together for a photo session.
Take It or Leave It: Which Birding Practices Stand the Test of Time?
July 20, 2024 —
Early issues of ‘Bird-Lore’ and ‘APP’ magazine brimmed with tips and tidbits for the bird enthusiast. Some aged better than others, as the matrix below shows.
A Sense of Purpose
July 19, 2024 —
The ideas that have energized this magazine for more than a century still animate its pages.
From the Archives: Rachel Carson Answers Her Critics
July 19, 2024 —
After the publication of “Silent Spring,” Rachel Carson faced fierce blowback from the pesticide industry. This was her response.
See the Special Molting Locations of Three Migrating Bird Species
July 16, 2024 —
Called molt-migrants, some birds take a detour on their annual trip south just to refresh their plumage.
How Liz Clayton Fuller Brings People to Birding With Illustrated ‘Birbs'
July 15, 2024 —
We spoke with the artist who created the 2024 APP’s Let Go Birding Together design about how she uses her artwork to inspire people to get excited about birds, from her ‘yeehaw birbs’ to her detailed illustrations.
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