 | Iowa's Peregrine Falcons
One naturalist believes that peregrine falcons in Iowa have become imprinted with man-made nesting spots, and must be reintroduced to their natural habitat.
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| Raising Peregrine Falcons
In order to reintroduce a population of peregrine falcons to their native nesting habitats, a naturalist carefully raises a dozen of the baby birds.
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| Reintroducing Peregrine Falcons
After raising a number of baby peregrine falcons, an Iowa naturalist introduces the young birds to their native nesting habitat.
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| Flint Hills - Birds and Butterflies
The abundant prairie wildflowers attract a variety of bird and butterfly species.
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| Fort Morgan, Alabama - Wildlife
Highly-trained volunteers study the migratory hummingbirds that travel through Alabama's Fort Morgan region.
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| Snow Geese
For just a few weeks in the fall, spectacular flocks of snow geese can be seen - and heard - at Vermont's Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area.
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| Falconry
Although birds of prey can be trained to return to a falconer, the connection between human and bird - unlike with pets - is strictly business.
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| Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge, Oregon
Located in a remote part of eastern Oregon, the Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge is a major stopping-off point for a variety of migrating birds.
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| Backyard Wildlife Habitat
By providing just a few essentials, a Washington couple has transformed their rural home into a wild bird habitat.
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| The Return of the Eastern Bluebird
Though it has been out-competed by introduced species, the eastern bluebird is making a comeback due to the work of some very dedicated bird enthusiasts.
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| Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
Many bird lovers go to great lengths to attract the ruby-throated hummingbird.
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| Purple Martin Landlords
Maryland residents carefully maintain bird houses for the yearly arrival of a special guest from South America: the purple martin.
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| Nature's Spies
Biologists at the National Wildife Visitor Center use wireless video cameras to observe the secretive nesting habits of Wood Ducks.
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| Chandler Robbins, Ornithologist
Chandler Robbins, author of some of the best-known North American bird books, searches the Maryland woods for wintering birds.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker - The Bird
The endangered red cockaded woodpecker is unique among woodpeckers in that it excavates its nests in live pine trees.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker - The Habitat
Because of its preference for a specific habitat that has become endangered, the red cockaded woodpecker itself is in danger of becoming extinct.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker - The Controversy
Though none disagree that the red cockaded woodpecker should be protected from extinction, how it should be protected and by whom has become an issue.
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| The Longleaf Forest Natural Alliance
The red cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise and gopher frog prefer to inhabit longleaf pine forests, making it even more critical to preserve them.
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| Father Bird
Father Tom Pincelli shares his boundless enthusiasm for birds and for the environment.
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| Texas Hummingbirds
For hummingbird lovers, a feeder can be an attractive addition to the backyard - but special care is necessary.
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| Attracting Birds to the Backyard
As long as the essentials are provided, native birds can be easily attracted to backyards.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpeckers
The endangered red cockaded woodpecker prefers building nests in a very particular habitat - a habitat which now has become endangered.
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| Iowa's Wetlands: Attracting Game Birds
Wildlife managers use natural wetland ecosystems to help attract native birds and wildlife to Iowa.
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| Iowa's Wetlands: Birdwatcher
One ornithologist recalls watching the pelicans and other birds that once flocked to the wetlands near her Iowa home.
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| Bird Couple
An ornithologist catches and bands birds near her home in Iowa.
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| Raptor Watchers
A biologist studies birds of prey to learn more about how they interact with their habitat.
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| Iowa's Wetlands: Marsh Birds
Mallards, red-winged blackbirds and terns nest in Iowa's marshes, and some of these birds have learned to cooperate to protect their nests.
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| The Nest - Part 1
Since the nest is the focal point of a bird's life, birdwatchers can learn many things about the success of a species by observing nesting behavior.
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| The Nest - Part 2
The size and location of hawk nests vary greatly among species and give many clues to their nesting behaviors.
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| The Nest - Part 3
The nests of red shouldered hawks have declined over the years due to the removal of their prime habitat along the Mississippi River floodplains.
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| The Nest - Part 4
Cooper's hawks nest in secretive locations and are often difficult to find.
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| The Nest - Part 5
The success and growth of hawk populations is determined by nesting habits.
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| Surviving in the Desert - Birds and Mammals
The hummingbird's high body temperature makes desert heat more tolerable, while both the kangaroo rat and jackrabbit are good at storing water.
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| Sandhill Crane Habitat
In order to support themselves as the seasons change, sandhill cranes, like other migrating birds, rely on habitats in two different places.
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| The Salton Sea
Formed when part of the Colorado River was diverted for irrigation, the Salton Sea in southern California attracts flocks of diverse migratory birds.
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| Desert Animals: Inside Out
X-ray images reveal the inner-workings of turtles, frogs, birds and a baby wildcat - and also show how they are similar to humans.
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| Backyard Birds in Winter
Contrary to what some might expect, winter is a good time for bird watching, especially with the help of some birdseed to lure them.
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| Sanibel Island, Florida - Wildlife Refuge
Egrets and herons great and small, ibis and a few pelicans put themselves on display at Sanibel Island, a barrier island on Florida's coast.
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| Sanibel Island, Florida - Mangroves
Mangrove trees are the first to take root on the inland side of barrier islands, creating habitat for many birds and a place for other plants to grow.
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| Paynes Prairie, Florida - Prairie
Paynes Prairie in Florida is a marshy grassland, home to a great diversity of plants as well as marsh birds, snakes and alligators.
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| Big Cypress, Florida - Marsh
Birds that live on fish, including storks, cormorants and ospreys, find Florida's Big Cypress Preserve highly suitable.
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| Big Cypress, Florida - Wetlands
Florida's wet, swampy habitats are perfect for turtles and alligators, not to mention snowy egrets and both great and little blue herons.
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| Big Cypress, Florida - Snails, Fish and Birds
Banded tree snails are abundant in the hardwood hammock ecosystem, while the cypress swamps themselves are apparently heaven for numerous birds.
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| Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Birds
Famous for being home to the endangered whooping crane, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is inhabited by countless other birds and animals as well.
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| Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge - Birdwatching
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas allows visitors to observe the colorful array of birds that visit the area, including green jays and orioles.
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| Bosque del Apache - Freshwater Impoundment
Relying on water brought in from the Rio Grande, Bosque del Apache provides habitat for water-dwelling plants and animals, including a variety of turtles.
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| Bosque del Apache - Grassland
The grassy areas of New Mexico's Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge attract a different variety of birds, including cranes and wild turkeys.
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| Great Salt Plains - Marsh
The red muddy river contrasts with the flashes of snow-white plumage of egrets and pelicans drawn to its waters.
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| Laguna Atascosa - Lagoon and Savanna
Hundreds of bird species come to the wildlife refuge at Laguna Atascosa in Texas, which features habitats both wet and dry, saltwater and freshwater.
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| Sequoia National Forest - River and Lake
The Kern River runs through California's Sequoia National Forest, providing necessary moisture for cottonwood trees and dozens of birds.
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| Valley of Fires, New Mexico - Lava Flow
The most recent lava flow on the continental United States took place at New Mexico's Valley of Fires National Recreation Area.
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| Trustom Pond, Rhode Island - Songbirds
Dozens of brightly-colored songbirds, including cardinals, bluebirds and goldfinches, flock to Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island.
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| Trustom Pond, Rhode Island - Marsh
In the marshy lowlands of Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, shrubby plants like hazelnut and shadbush dominate, while towhees and catbirds sing.
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| Trustom Pond, Rhode Island - Saltwater Birds
The saltwater of Trustom Pond attracts water-loving birds such as ospreys and mute swans, while nearby on the beach is endangered piping plover habitat.
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| Mexican Galapagos - Isla San Pedro Martir
On this isolated Mexican island, species of boobies have evolved closely in relationship to other species on the island.
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| Mexican Galapagos - Isla Rasa
Hermas gulls and elegant terns, two rare species of bird, live almost exclusively on Mexico's Isla Rasa.
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| Nebraska Sandhill Cranes
During their northward migration in the spring, sandhill cranes gather along Nebraska's Platte River to feed and to perform their mating dance.
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| Owl and Kangaroo Rat: Inside Out
X-ray views of an owl reveals what parts help it to be a successful predator; x-ray views of a kangaroo rat shows how it avoids becoming dinner.
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| Plant Reproduction
In order to reproduce, plants depend upon insects or other creatures for pollination - a very important process that is often overlooked.
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| Beach Nesting Birds - Piper Plovers
The endangered piper plover's nesting behavior and natural defenses work against its survival in areas increasingly invaded by humans.
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| Beach Nesting Birds - Least Terns
Wildlife biologists use a number of different methods in their efforts to protect vulnerable least tern colonies from predators and careless people.
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| Desert Bald Eagle Study
Biologists seek out bald eagle nests along a desert river to study their reproductive success in the area.
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| Bald Eagle Observers
Close proximity to urban areas can have adverse effects on bald eagle populations, so observers keep a close eye on the eagles' nests to help protect them.
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| Desert Birdsongs
Bird researchers spend much of their time listening to birds' songs, which they believe are used to defend territory and to attract a mate.
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| Bald Eagle Restoration in Pennsylvania - Part 1
Founded in the 1980s, a bald eagle restoration program in Pennsylvania has been very successful, due in large part to cleaner environmental conditions.
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| Bald Eagle Restoration in Pennsylvania - Part 2
As part of a restoration project, the State Game Commission transferred bald eagle chicks from Canada to be raised and released in Pennsylvania.
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| Barn Owl Restoration
A group of volunteers from the Moraine Preservation Fund is working to increase the barn owl populations in rural western Pennsylvania.
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| Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission uses a process called hacking to raise and release peregrine falcon chicks into the wild.
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| Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge - Marsh
From the banks of a marsh on Assateague Island, an amazing array of birds, deer, horses and even river otters is visible.
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| Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge - Birds
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide habitat and protection for migrating birds and is a haven for birdwatchers.
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| Louisiana's Sabine Wildlife Refuge - Along the Trail
A trail through Sabine National Wildlife Refuge allows visitors to view wildlife from a short distance.
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| Bosque del Apache - Wildlife Refuge
An attractive wintering place for countless species of birds, Bosque del Apache in New Mexico also draws flocks of snow geese.
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| Waterfowl Migration on Lake Superior
Researchers at the Univeristy of Wisconsin are tracking the waterfowl of Lake Superior to better answer questions about their migratory behavior.
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| Black Throated Blue Warbler
Bird researchers search for the elusive black throated blue warbler in the woods of Minnesota.
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| Denali National Park - Taiga Forest and Moist Tundra
Much of the landscape of Denali National Park is characterized by the taiga forests and moist tundra that have adapted to the region's harsh climate.
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| Denali National Park - Kettle Ponds
Formed by melting glaciers, kettle ponds attract a variety of birds and other wildlife to Denali National Park.
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| Everglades National Park - Anhinga Trail
Sometimes called the water turkey, the anhinga exhibits fascinating behavior very popular with birdwatchers.
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| Shorebird Migration in Alaska - Part 1
The Stikine River delta in southeast Alaska attracts magnificent flocks of migratory birds, including western sandpipers and snow geese.
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| Shorebird Migration in Alaska - Part 2
The Forest Service has been conducting research on the migratory patterns of shorebirds to gain a better understanding of how they utilize their habitat.
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| Raptor Rehabilitation Center
The Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center in Sitka treats injured birds as well as uses unreleasable birds to help with research and education efforts.
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| Wild Chile Plants
The spicy fruit of the wild chile repels mammals but attracts birds who can more effectively spread the plant's seeds.
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| Raptor Recovery - Part 1
Vulnerable to the dangers of the urban environment, many injured birds end up at the Audubon Society Wildlife Care Center.
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| Raptor Recovery - Part 2
When large birds of prey are injured and taken to the Wildlife Care Center for help, their recovery depends upon the of time and care of dedicated people.
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| Crows
Some of the smartest members of the bird world, crows have adapted to human habitats and thrived.
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| Florida's Cranes
The two crane species native to Florida are the sandhill crane, the most populous of all cranes, and the whooping crane, the most endangered of these birds.
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| Florida's Oscar Scherer State Park
The endangered, gregarious scrub jay has made its home at Oscar Scherer State Park where prescribed fires have brought back its natural habitat.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker
The health of the red cockaded woodpecker is an indicator to forest rangers of the health of the forest in general.
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| Florida's Wading Birds
Wading birds, including herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills and storks, need diverse ecosystems, such as mangroves and tidal streams, in order to survive.
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| Tracking Migratory Birds in Mexico
A group of bird researchers in the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico studies and monitors migratory birds that have traveled from the United States.
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| San Pedro River Migratory Corridor
The riparian habitat along the San Pedro River provides a migratory corridor for birds from throughout the western United States.
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| Tracking Migratory Birds in Colorado
The mountains of Colorado are the summer home to many species of migratory birds in search of sources of food and nesting sites.
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| Roadrunners
The roadrunner is one of the most popular birds in the Southwest due to its expressive personality and unusual habit of running rather than flying.
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| Feeding Habits of Roadrunners
The roadrunner is a carnivorous bird and is capable of consuming a wide variety of desert animals, including rodents and snakes.
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| Alaskan Bird Researcher
Research ecologist Mary Willson studies bird species of southeast Alaska to learn more about their populations and how they interact with the environment.
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| Alaska Falconer
A falconer trains his birds of prey to return to him, but once in the air, falcons follow their own hunting instincts.
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| Seabirds on Oregon's Offshore Islands
Several varieties of seabirds gather on offshore islands on the Oregon Coast.
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| Caspian Terns - Part 1
Human actions have inadvertently created ideal habitat for Caspian terns on a small estuary island.
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| Caspian Terns - Part 2
Scientists studying Caspian terns discuss possible methods for relocating the enormous flocks of salmon-feeding seabirds.
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| Falconry - the Ancient Art
Master falconer Bruce Hock describes the intricacies of the ancient art of falconry.
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| A Look at Birds of Prey
Raptor experts discuss the dangers facing these great birds' natural habitat.
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| The Legendary Master Falconer
Master falconer Morley Nelson has unbound enthusiasm for the ancient art of falconry.
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| Filming Birds of Prey
The sons of a raptor expert carry on his legacy by capturing birds of prey on film.
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| Mountain Quail
Research biologists survey the habitat of the mountain quail to better understand the species' dwindling numbers.
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| Urban Peregrine Falcons
A family of endangered peregrine falcons have taken up residence on an urban bridge.
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| Brown Pelicans in the Sea of Cortez
For the brown pelican, the islands of the Sea of Cortez provide good nesting sites and close proximity to rich fishing waters.
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| Restoring Bald Eagle Populations in New Jersey
New Jersey's Endangered and Non-Game Species Program works to monitor, protect and restore populations of bald eagles that were once close to disappearing.
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| Monitoring Osprey Nests in New Jersey
Osprey populations in New Jersey have rebounded quickly in recent years, making it more difficult for researchers to monitor the growing numbers of nests.
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| The Peregrine Falcon's Urban Nests
Peregrine falcons that live in the urban habitats of New Jersey have been found nesting in some unusual locations.
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| Public Support of Wildlife Restoration Programs
Corporations, volunteers, biologists and researchers pool their resources to protect and preserve New Jersey's eagle, falcon and osprey populations.
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| New Jersey's Coastal Barriers
The barrier beaches and islands along New Jersey's coast provide critical habitat for a wide variety of species, including many beach nesting birds.
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| Wintering Ranges of the Trumpeter Swan
Harriman State Park has become the most important wintering range for the endangered trumpeter swan.
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| Marbled Murrelet
The marbled murrelet, whose habitat stretches from sea to inland forest, may be endangered by logging practices.
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| Saving the Attwaters Prairie Chicken
A university student spends his time feeding, cleaning up after and caring for endangered Attwaters prairie chickens.
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| Cats and Birds
The rapidly-increasing feline population in Texas has led to the decline of birds, but steps are being taken to help the feathered friends.
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| Rio Grande Wild Turkey
Proud, territorial, beautiful birds, Rio Grand wild turkeys are the most numerous of Texas' turkeys.
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| Sandhill Cranes
Spending their winter in the wetlands of Texas and New Mexico, sandhill cranes search for food left over from agricultural harvests.
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| Whooping Cranes
The beautiful but endangered whooping crane visits Texas every year in the winter after migrating from northern Canada.
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| Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge
Thousands of snow geese flock to Oregon's Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge where the sheer number of birds creates a spectacle.
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| Cavity Nesting Bird Habitat
Old clear-cutting practices did not provide adequate habitat for cavity nesting birds who need dead trees to build their nests in.
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| Trumpeter Swans
Over-hunted in America by white settlers, trumpeter swans found refuge at Yellowstone Park and are now being returned to their native habitat.
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| Recording Birdcalls
Armed with sound recording equipment, an expert birdcall collector searches for the elusive call of the sandhill crane.
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| Raising Purple Martins
An Indiana couple has constructed nesting areas for purple martins, birds whose habitat has been decreasing due to development.
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| Recovering Endangered Species
Soon to be removed from the Endangered Species List, the peregrine falcon and bald eagle are under close study to determine the strength of their recovery.
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| Wisconsin Raptor Rehabilitation Center
Sick or injured owls, eagles and falcons are among the birds of prey that Enzo DeLuca's Raptor Rehab Center hopes to treat.
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| Minnesota Spring Birding
Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area provides hundreds of wildlife species with a spring habitat, and wildlife lovers with a place to observe them.
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| Crane Conservation and Breeding
The Crane Foundation breeds many species of cranes for release into the wild, and works to conserve wetland and marshland habitat.
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| Teaching Whooping Cranes to Migrate
Operation Migration uses ultralight aircraft to lead young whooping cranes on their first migration south in an effort to establish a new eastern flock.
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| Audubon Bird Garden
The John James Audubon Museum is dedicated to the art and study of its namesake, who became renowned for his paintings of birds.
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| Hummingbirds
Though hummingbirds are attracted to sugar water feeders, they actually feed on insects as well.
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| Reintroducing Osprey to Southeast Wisconsin
Young, captive-bred osprey are being reintroduced to southeast Wisconsin.
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| Sage Grouse
In order to study the reasons why the sage grouse population is declining, scientists must determine effective ways to catch the highly-camouflaged birds.
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| American Dippers
The dipper is a remarkable swimming songbird that inhabits the streams of the Pacific Northwest.
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| Osprey Migration
Scientists use satellite technology to help track the migration of the osprey.
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| Rufous Hummingbirds
Inspired by a school project, one high school girl has been studying the migration of the Rufous Hummingbird for several years.
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| Wild Birds of Iowa
Discover three species of birds native to Iowa, all with dwindling habitats: tree-dwelling bluebirds, ground-dwelling woodcocks and the great blue heron.
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| Birds of the Nishnabotna
Iowa's Nishnabotna River is home to numerous species of birds, including snow geese, pelicans, horned grebes, bufflehead ducks and great horned owls.
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| In Search of Iowa's Wildlife
Biologists search for familiar inhabitants of Iowa's rivers and prairies, including the pygmy rattlesnake, turtles, great horned owls and egrets.
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| Managing Iowa's Wetlands
Loss of wetland habitat has led to the decline of the bird population on Iowa's rivers.
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| Ballard Wildlife Management Area
Kentucky's Ballard Wildlife Management Area provides food, water and a safe habitat for migrating birds as they travel down the Mississippi flyway.
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| Raptor Rehab
A volunteer rehabilitation center cares for sick or injured birds of prey, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild.
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| Vaux Swift
Flocks of thousands of tiny Vaux Swifts perform mesmerizing acrobatics before migrating south for the winter.
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| Barn Owls
Farmers who have discovered the benefits of barn owls have begun to build nesting boxes to keep them around.
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| Western Grebes
The Western and Clarks Grebes exhibit some of the most interesting courtship behavior of any waterfowl.
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| Sharp-Tailed Grouse
The Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse, once extinct in Oregon, is making a comeback thanks to wildlife officials and private landowners.
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