Birds & Blooms on MSN

Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?

Stop Snakes From Eating Birds “How can I stop snakes from eating baby birds and eggs in my yard, without harming the snakes?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Peggy Thompson of Granville, Illinois. Birding ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN

What “Birds of a Feather” Means and Where the Phrase Came From

We've all heard birds of a feather flock together, but what does it mean and where did the saying come from? Do bird species ...

You’re actually not allowed to keep bird feathers you find on hikes—and it’s all thanks to two women who got really mad about hats

He wanted to see how many different avians he could find on people’s hats. He counted 542 hats adorned with parts from 174 ...

The Thing With Feathers: a dark but uplifting exploration of grief and despair

Dylan Southern’s film is a sharply crafted adaptation of Max Porter’s poignant book, grounded in powerful performances.
National Audubon Society

New Study Reveals Where Conservation Can Deliver for Birds, Communities, and Climate

NEW YORK (September 16, 2025) -- Today, the National Audubon Society announced the publication of a new study in Scientific Reports that identifies places in the continental United States where ...