Birds

The Intermountain Bird Observatory turns 30 and you can help them celebrate by banding birds!

Though Idaho is still experiencing a bit of cold weather, the song of migrating birds is proof that spring is in the air.

Though Idaho is still experiencing a bit of cold weather, the song of migrating birds is proof that spring is in the air.

Since Christmas Day, in 1900, regular folks have been taking part in a Christmas Bird Census. A holiday tradition where people sign up to count the birds they see in the place that they live. The Christmas Bird Count is part of how the Audubon Society takes a wildlife census of birds to find out how they are doing and what conservation action might be needed to help them.

Changing climate patterns and growing populations are having an impact on all of our lives, but it is also affecting birds and their migration patterns.

As it gets colder wild birds can struggle to find the food they need, especially the backyard birds that stick around all year.

When you see a dead bird below a power line your first thought is likely that it died from electrocution. This is a common conventional wisdom, but it turns out it's wrong.

A new Audubon Society report on birds and power transmission lines pushes for a clean energy grid, but warns the buildout could harm birds. Yet the report contends collaborative planning can create a symbiotic relationship between those pushing for clean energy and others seeking to protect bird species.

Idaho Matters takes a field trip with some bird experts to learn how to spot all kinds of birds in Southern Idaho.

The warming climate has led to some subtle changes in the size and wings of birds — some faster than others, according to new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan.