Weekly Birding News
Week of September 28, 2026: short summaries with links to the original reporting.
Each summary is a short, original description written with AI assistance from the source’s headline and excerpt, then linked to the original article. Read the source for full details.
Crane Season Take a Flock
Each spring, Sandhill Cranes roost along the Platte River in Nebraska, attracting visitors to Rowe Sanctuary to witness this migration. Read the original →
The Big Picture
The cover of this issue features a Yellow-eared Parrot, a species that was extremely rare in the late 1990s with fewer than 100 known individuals. Read the original →
Four Fallen Warblers Live on Through Origami
Four warblers that died from collisions have been memorialized as origami figures. This project was inspired by a collision monitor's experience with an Indigo Bunting. Read the original →
Thousands of Handmade Birds Spotlight a Deadly Migration Toll in Chicago
Volunteers in Chicago created thousands of handmade fabric birds to highlight the high number of bird deaths that occur during migration. These creations were made at the Chicago Architecture Center, with participants crafting specific bird species like the Magnolia Warbler. Read the original →
America’s Natural Heritage: National Monuments Are Essential for Birds—and for All of Us
National Monuments are considered essential for birds. These monuments receive millions of visitors annually and protect various elements of natural heritage. Read the original →
How Sweet: More Maple Syrup Producers Are Managing Their Forests for Birds
Maple syrup producers are increasingly managing their forests to benefit birds. One such producer in Wisconsin values the full diversity of trees on his farm, not just sugar maples. Read the original →
11 Native Shrubs to Make Your Yard a Wonderland for Birds
This article recommends eleven native shrubs that can enhance a yard for birds, highlighting their importance as a plant type distinct from trees and flowers. Read the original →
Notes from the World Seabird Conference
A birder observed Short-tailed Shearwaters off Washington's coast before traveling to Tasmania. Around 18 million of these seabirds were migrating in the same direction. Read the original →
We’re Getting Better at Surveying Seabirds
Researchers are improving their methods for monitoring seabird and waterbird colonies. Read the original →
From the Mountains to the Coast: Communities Exchange Birdwatching Tourism Experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico
Communities in Oaxaca, Mexico, are exchanging birdwatching tourism experiences. This exchange connects people, their knowledge, and different ways of creating opportunities through conservation. Read the original →
Hummingbirds are flocking south in their thousands as migration begins
Thousands of hummingbirds are beginning their fall migration south across the U.S. You can observe their migration at certain locations. Read the original →
These States are Seeing the Biggest Migration of Birds Tonight
Over 200 million birds are expected to migrate across the United States this week as fall migration begins. Read the original →