Media & Press
Project FeederWatch in Recent News
Project FeederWatch scientists value sharing their expertise on safe feeding practices, trends in backyard birds, and other environmental topics with various news outlets and media organizations for the purpose of connecting research and long-term data to broader public conversations. Explore more of Project FeederWatch in recent news coverage below.
Your Next House May Be a Birdhouse
June 11, 2026, The New York Times
Should I Take My Bird Feeder Down In Summer? What To Know About Feeding In Warm Weather
May 29, 2026, Country Living
Identify and Attract a Rufous Hummingbird
May 6, 2026, Birds&Blooms
Where Is the Safest Place to Hang Bird Feeders?
February 18, 2026, Country Living
Want More Birds in Your Yard? Add These Foods to Your Backyard Feeder.
February 14, 2026, Country Living
How to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite species
January 22, 2026, National Geographic
Should You Leave Bird Feeders Out All Winter? Here’s What Experts Say
October 21, 2025, Martha Stewart
How To Protect Your Pets From Pollution
October 7, 2025, The New York Times
Is It Okay to Leave Your Bird Feeder Up Year-Round?
September 24, 2025, Country Living
Everything You Need To Know About Bird Baths
May 23, 2025, Chatelaine
To find local participants for stories, contact us with town names or zip codes (we don’t have county lists).
Visit the “Explore” section of the website to find the top 25 birds reported by state or province each year, as well as count summaries, trend graphs, and more.
Journalists: Would you like to write a story?
Please contact the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s communications team at birdnews@cornell.edu.
Media contact in U.S.: Kathi Borgmann, (800) 843-2473, email
Media contact in Canada: Olivia Carvalho, (888) 448-2473, email
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