Who’s Minding the Malacology Collection?

March 22, 2017 Christine Sellers Featured, Malacology, People, Photoblog

He frequently discovers new mollusk species.

Christmas in the Collection

December 17, 2015 Carolyn Belardo Botany, Entomology, Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Malacology, Ornithology, Paleontology

Winter-themed specimens abound.

Not Your Ordinary Finch

December 29, 2014 maryalicehartsock Featured, Live Animals, Ornithology

Ornithology Collection Manager Nate Rice helps us track down a nomadic bird that visits our area during the winter.

Learn About Urban Birding: A Q&A with Christian Cooper

May 22, 2024 Kaitlyn Kalosy Birding, Live Animals, Ornithology

On June 1, the Academy will host Black Excellence in Birding: An Evening with Christian Cooper, the 3rd annual black-tie gala and fledgling sneaker ball in support of Black Birders Week with special guest Christian Cooper, renowned New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic host.

Science Is for Everyone: Grant Support Helps Share a Love of Birds

August 9, 2023 Academy Editor Birding, Ornithology, People

BEES PhD student Emily Griffith has been awarded over $10,000 in grant funding this year alone to further her ornithological research.

New Tumbler Leaves Bird Specimens Hide and Dry

June 14, 2023 Academy Editor Birding, Ornithology, People

Engineering students from Middle Bucks Institute of Technology have successfully designed and developed a foldable hide tumbler in partnership with Academy scientists

Academy Guide to Local Bird-watching Spots

April 1, 2023 Academy Editor Birding, Environmental Science, People

Discover new and fascinating local bird populations or spot astounding migrators that fly through the tri-state regions, simply by visiting one of these amazing nearby parks, preserves, refuges or gardens.