A love for birds and the natural world has taken one Gahanna teen to national heights. Thirteen-year-old Killian Sullivan was recently honored with the American Birding Association’s 2025 Young Birder of the Year Award, the highest recognition for young birders across the country.

The bald eagle—America’s national bird and a symbol of strength and resilience—is thriving in the Buckeye State. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), there are now 964 confirmed active bald eagle nests across 87 of Ohio’s 88 counties, marking a 36% increase since the last statewide census in 2020.

In a major operation spanning 48 hours, hundreds of roosters were freed from the brutal world of cockfighting in Huron and Lorain Counties. Humane agents, alongside local animal rescue organizations, worked tirelessly to dismantle three illegal cockfighting rings, bringing an end to the suffering of these exploited birds.

Embark on RaptorQuest with Scott Harris as he shares the highs, lows, and everything in between from his 17-month adventure chasing 53 raptors across 34 states. From -36°F chills to 100°F heatwaves, Scott’s thrilling stories will inspire and amaze.

We are happy to announce that the Ohio Avian Research Conference will be returning this year on Saturday, November 16th, 2024.