Another reason for chili plants to hold back on the heat: Capsaicin is a gut irritant that can speed up digestion. If a bird ...

As Audubon magazine’s Field Editor for 45 years, Frank Graham, Jr. brought the beauty and resilience of nature into focus—as ...

Frank wrote the Ark during his tenure as Audubon magazine’s field editor—a position he held for 45 years. In that span Frank ...

These letters were printed in the Audubon Florida Naturalist Winter 2025 issue.

Readily attracted to bird feeders for sunflower seeds or suet, the White-breasted Nuthatch may spend much of its time industriously carrying seeds away to hide them in crevices. Its nasal calls are ...

Located in the Village of Catskill, this compact sanctuary contains over 436 acres of tidal marsh and swamp, upland forests and fallow farm fields. Access to the Hudson River is possible by canoe or ...

Q: The amount of effort that goes into a Christmas Bird Count varies quite a bit across years and count circles. How do you deal with this issue when you calculate abundance trends? How do you know ...

Dissecting the regurgitated nuggets is a popular classroom activity for educators and students alike. Here's a look inside ...

Editor’s Note: Frank Graham was Audubon magazine's field editor for 45 years, during which time he skillfully captured the ...

Tens of millions of years ago, a diverse array of bird species soared, swam, and thrived amid their scaly reptile cousins—and set the stage for modern birdlife.

In a city park just 15 minutes from home, a photojournalist found a meaningful new focus by watching closely, season after ...

The tiny particles are widespread in waterbirds around the world. Now, research is finding them in neighborhood songbirds, ...