From APP Magazine

Two hummingbirds on a small branch fighting with each other.
Why Do Hummingbirds Fight So Much?
August 21, 2024 — For hungry hummers in need of nectar to fuel their high-speed lives, territorial disputes can get ugly.
A small dead bird lying on its back on the pavement.
Window Strikes Are Even Deadlier for Birds Than We Thought
August 14, 2024 — A new study suggests the true avian toll of building collisions in the United States reaches well over 1 billion deaths annually.
Three crows stand on a branch inside a screen enclosure.
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.
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.
A variety of birding gear laid out on a beige background.
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.
Covers of Bird Lore and APP collaged in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
A Sense of Purpose
July 19, 2024 — The ideas that have energized this magazine for more than a century still animate its pages.
Black and white portrait of Rachel Carson outside with binocualars.
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.
Ring-billed Gull in flight in a blue sky.
Why (and How) to Look for Molting Birds This Summer
July 15, 2024 — Bolster your birding skills by observing this vital yet underappreciated phenomenon.
A large painting of a Northern Goshawk on the side of a brick building.
Bring the APP Mural Project to Your Town
July 15, 2024 — For the past decade, the initiative has used public art to showcase birds threatened by APP change. Now, communities are putting their own local spin on the effort—and yours could be next.