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A stork flying above the center.
Hunawihr, France

NaturOparc Stork Reintroduction Center

Wander among free-roaming storks at the sanctuary that helped save them from local extinction.
Meet the blue-throated hillstar.
ecuador

The Existential Ennui of Discovering an Endangered Species

Newly found and already almost lost.
Jessica Leigh Hester September 27, 2018
Bridges of Ross.
Ross, Ireland

Bridges of Ross

This natural sea arch highlights Ireland's rugged coastal beauty.
Straw-colored fruit bat migration in Kasanka National Park.
Serenje, Zambia

Kasanka Bat Migration

Zambia's smallest national park is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations.
Flamingos at night.
zoos

What Do Flamingos Do at Night?

Lessons from an avian surveillance project.
Cara Giaimo September 12, 2018
Twitter might be a useful source of data for "charismatic" events, such as an outpouring of ants or a dramatic grouping of birds.
science

The Upside of Freaking Out About Insects on Twitter

When people post about bugs and birds, ecologists can gain some solid data.
Jessica Leigh Hester September 12, 2018
The bamboo tunnel.
Honduras

Lancetilla Botanical Garden and Research Center

This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.
Moulton Crow Men.
Moulton, England

Moulton Crow Fair

Every July, men dressed as giant crows dance around a scarecrow who comes to life.
Charles Kellogg with his van, The Travel Log.
animals

Charles Kellogg Sang Like a Bird and Drove a Giant Tree

The vaudeville entertainer turned a California redwood into a mobile "Travel Log."
Natasha Frost September 6, 2018
Gothenburg, Sweden

Ragnhildsholmen Castle Ruin

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.
Lift-off from the pond.
Bosque, New Mexico

Bernardo Waterfowl Area

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.
Smoked puffin with blueberry sauce.
Gastro Obscura

Smoked Puffin

This controversial meat is ingrained in ancient Nordic culture.
A crow feeds on a family's offering of boiled rice, ghee, jaggery, fruits, and vegetables.
Gastro Obscura

Feeding Crows for the Shradh

In this Hindu ritual, families feed crows who represent deceased relatives.
Woods Bay State Park
Olanta, South Carolina

Woods Bay State Park

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.
The Great Auk Sculpture.
Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Great Auk Sculpture at Fogo Island

A memorial to a giant seabird that was hunted to extinction.
Giant bird.
New York, New York

Audubon Mural Project

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.
Baraboo, Wisconsin

International Crane Foundation

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.
The canyon is home to an incredible colony of black-footed kittiwakes.
Norway

Diskobukta Kittiwake Colony

Thousands of birds nest in the cliffs while arctic foxes prowl below.