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What is the story? New research about feeder birds and House Finch eye disease (mycoplasmal conjunctivitis) reveals an interesting link between behavior and disease transmission. Previous evidence suggested that the bacterium was spread by birds that had the most social…

A recent press release from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology explains how the bacteria that causes house finch eye disease is found in many species, and not just feeder birds. “The results were shocking,” says André Dhondt, director of Bird…

Where do all the cardinals live? Are Anna’s Hummingbirds expanding their winter range? What years have nuthatch irruptions? The new FeederWatch trend graphs are here to provide the answers in a colorful and fun way! Animated maps show changing “bubbles”…

Understanding how pathogens, such as disease-causing bacteria, spread and change over time is critical to management of infectious diseases. Implementing effective vaccination strategies and successful disease prevention methods depends upon such research. House finches are providing a unique window into…

Have you ever watched birds flit to your feeders and wondered how they achieved the magnificent ability of flight?  The evolution of flight has been an intriguing puzzle ever since evolutionary biologists realized that modern birds evolved from dinosaurs.  An…

The FeederWatch team continues to explore the feeding behavior of birds. Watch the video below for the latest news on our field research. Visit our web site for more information on using RFID technology to track birds. Special thanks to…

Many FeederWatchers do much more than just put out feeders to attract birds – they sculpt their yards to be veritable bird sanctuaries (see article in 2011 Winter Bird Highlights).  In fact, landscaping your yard can be beneficial to both…

Are you interested in learning more about the birds at your feeders while contributing valuable observations? Watch the video to learn more about Project FeederWatch and how you can help! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRvrrhyO5_s  

Project FeederWatch’s David Bonter returned to Martha Stewart’s television show in March to talk about bird nests and eggs–just in time for spring! The two segments featured an array of nests and eggs from the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates…