Month July 2026

Think You Know Crows? Think Again.

WildWatch Weekly Think You Know Crows? Think Again. Live Cams Donate Store Facebook YouTube Think You Know Crows? Think Again. Few birds are as misunderstood as the American crow. Dressed in glossy black feathers and famous for its unmistakable "caw," crows are often associated with spooky stories, Halloween decorations, or noisy gatherings in winter trees. But behind those dark feathers is one of the most intelligent minds in the animal kingdom. Scientists have spent decades studying crows,...

The Next Chapter in Listening to Wildlife: Introducing BirdNET-Cloud

WildWatch Weekly The Next Chapter in Listening to Wildlife: Introducing BirdNET-Cloud Live Cams Donate Store Facebook YouTube The Next Chapter in Listening to Wildlife: Introducing BirdNET-Cloud For years, one of the most rewarding projects we've shared with the PixCams community has been BirdNET-Pi. What started as a simple Raspberry Pi project that could identify birds by their songs has grown into a worldwide community of wildlife enthusiasts, educators, researchers, and conservationists....

When the Sky Turns Gray: How Wildfire Smoke Affects Birds and Wildlife

WildWatch Weekly When the Sky Turns Gray: How Wildfire Smoke Affects Birds and Wildlife Live Cams Donate Store Facebook YouTube When the Sky Turns Gray: How Wildfire Smoke Affects Birds and Wildlife Step outside in the Pittsburgh area today and the change is difficult to miss. The sky has lost some of its familiar summer blue, distant hills look faded, and the air may carry the faint smell of something burning, even though the fires are hundreds of miles away. Smoke from Canadian wildfires...

Painted by Nature: The Incredible Story of Africa’s Painted Dogs

WildWatch Weekly Painted by Nature: The Incredible Story of Africa's Painted Dogs Live Cams Donate Store Facebook YouTube Painted by Nature: The Incredible Story of Africa's Painted Dogs African Painted Dogs are among the most fascinating animals we've had the privilege of capturing on our Majete Wildlife Reserve cameras in Malawi. Every sighting is exciting because these remarkable predators are not only beautiful, they're also one of Africa's rarest carnivores. For many people in the...

When the Heat Is On: How Birds Survive Summer’s Hottest Days

WildWatch Weekly When the Heat Is On: How Birds Survive Summer's Hottest Days Live Cams Donate Store Facebook YouTube When the Heat Is On: How Birds Survive Summer's Hottest Days Summer has certainly arrived. Across much of the country, temperatures have climbed into the 90s and beyond, with heat indices making it feel even hotter. While many of us escape into air-conditioned homes or seek relief in the shade, the birds visiting our backyards don't have that luxury. Yet every summer, they...