Loss vs Gain – Measured in Grams
By Samantha BeanWe measure success in interesting ways. The more we run marathons, the success is measured in how much time we lose from the prior run. Same for swimming.…
Springtime 2025 at Wild Bird Research
As spring migration brings American Kestrels back to their breeding grounds, our team at the Wild Bird Research Group has been out in the field installing and monitoring nest boxes to help these colorful falcons find safe places to raise their young. Our Hatch a Hundred campaign is in full swing
Owl Wear That Now
A chance discovery in January 2019 turned a tragic owl tale into a cherished keepsake. While exploring our front yard, we found a bird band attached to leg bones - likely from an owl pellet. Reporting the band to USGS revealed it belonged to an Eastern Screech Owl, banded locally. The band now lives on as my necklace, a unique piece of jewelry with a remarkable story. As part of the North American Bird Banding Program, which has tracked over 60 million birds since 1904, this small metal band represents both scientific research and a personal connection to wildlife conservation.
2024 Year in Review: A Season of Success and Gratitude
Dear Friends of the Wild Bird Research Group,As we close out an exciting and productive 2024, we want to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together and express our heartfelt…
East Meets East: Newfoundland’s Asian Sea-Eagle
When I told friends and family that it was a total coincidence that my trip plans were taking me to the site of the rarest raptor in North America, understandably,…
Giving Tuesday 2024
Today is a day to celebrate generosity - Giving Tuesday. We want to thank all of you who have already donated to Hatch a Hundred or signed up for Adopt an Owl.…
A Night of Owls: When a Barred Owl Joined the Saw-whet Parade
Volunteers happily holding Northern Saw-whet Owls to be banded. By Morgan MarkAs the days leading into winter grow colder and shorter, I find it harder and harder to burn the…
A Promising Start to the Northern Saw-whet Owl Research Season
One of 50 Northern Saw-Whet Owls we've banded so far this research season Article by Sean Graesser As the leaves begin to change and the chill sets in, so too begins…
Join Our 2024 Owl Programs
Looking to experience in person research? Sign up for Owl ProgramsThe annual fall migration of Northern Saw-Whet Owls - eastern North America's smallest owl species - is underway once again.…
September 2024 Update
Fall migration is underway! Some species are already well on their way and others are preparing for their epic journey. What are seven signs that birds are preparing to migrate…