birds

4 Real-Life Angry Birds

Even the animal lovers at Ranger Rick can appreciate the fun in Angry Birds—and REAL angry birds. Here are a few of our favorite avian toughies. Read more

6 Gifts Birds are “Tweeting” about this Holiday Season

Attract more birds to your backyard this holiday season by providing them the things they need most. Read more

Twelve Unusual and Fascinating Facts About Wild Turkeys

This Thanksgiving holiday, many of us will join with family and friends for a big meal and, for 50 million households, that will also mean having some roasted turkey.  Most … Read more

Murmurations: Incredible Footage of a Flock of Birds in Ireland [VIDEO]

With so much content on the Internet, it’s a rare moment when something actually gives you goosebumps. This video was posted by Sophia Windsor Clive and Liberty Smith on Vimeo, … Read more

Bugs and Birds Go Boo! Halloween at the National Wildlife Federation

There’s a real bad bug going around the National Wildlife Federation’s headquarters, but it isn’t the flu. Amid candy, cupcakes and unsuspecting coworkers, NWF staff decked themselves out in their … Read more

A Golden Eyed Killer

One of the loveliest sounds to look forward to in the spring is the sweet sound of songbirds.  There are however millions of stealthy killers stalking the streets who would … Read more

5 Spook-tacular Animals to Welcome to Your Garden this Halloween

Updated October 2021 Each year at Halloween, popular decorations and public perceptions can give some animals a reputation for being menacing or malignant. But some of these creepy critters, like … Read more

Protecting Wildlife and a Way of Life: America’s Grasslands Conference

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFe5nJ2ipxk[/youtube] America’s prairies, iconic grasslands that conjure up images of cowboys, Native Americans, wild horses and bison, are some of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. As they disappear, … Read more

Male rose-breasted grosbeak by Michelle Wisniewski

Bird of the Week: Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Glancing out the window at my feeder last weekend, I noticed something unusual: a streaky, buff-breasted, brown bird that was larger—and had a much bigger bill—than the dozen or so … Read more

Arctic Tern by Amber Barger

Birds to Co-Star in New Movie “The Big Year”

There’s a movie due out October 14th about bird-watching! The Big Year stars Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson and is based on Mark Obmascik’s 2004 book, The Big Year: … Read more