These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction

Once at risk of being wiped out, humpback whales charted a remarkable comeback thanks to their songs. In 1979, National ...

How monk parakeets — and grackles — came to call Austin home

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.
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Ocracoke Christmas Bird Count connects birds and observers

Ocracoke on the last day of 2025. Photo by Dennis McCunney By Peter Vankevich The birds of Ocracoke proved watcher-friendly for the annual Christmas Bird Count held on Dec. 31. For the second ...