We Finally Know How Bright Lights Affect Birds Flying at Night
October 03, 2017 —
A new study, based at New York City's 9/11 tribute, shows that artificial lights lure birds from their migratory routes.
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This Caterpillar Mimics Bird Alarm Calls to Scare Away Predators
October 02, 2017 —
When attacked, the North American walnut sphinx lets out a full-body scream that can reach up to 80 decibels in volume.
Listen for Woodpeckers Making Their Winter Homes This Fall
October 02, 2017 —
Instead of migrating, some species chisel out snug roosting cavities to keep warm during the colder months.
How Caribbean Birds Are Faring After Hurricanes Devastated Their Homes
September 29, 2017 —
The first surveys of Caribbean birds, many with small populations limited to a single island, sow worry with glimmers of hope.
What We Lose When We Forget the History of Our Public Lands
September 29, 2017 —
Public lands let us experience wildness in spaces where nature and history converge. How do we make them more inclusive to all?
Stretching Their Wings
September 29, 2017 —
Lauren McGough became a falconer as a teenager. Now her compassionate training with Miles, a troubled Golden Eagle, has given him a new life.
Department of the Interior Seeks to Conduct Seismic Study in Arctic Refuge
September 28, 2017 —
The administration is quietly making moves to drill for oil in the vital habitat, putting birds, caribou, and other wildlife in danger.
Six Kid-Friendly Bird Guides
September 27, 2017 —
A solid field guide will give them a head start on IDing common species. Here are some options to help shape their skills.
Change Up Your Fall Routine With These Birding Events
September 27, 2017 —
From an expo center in Philly to the rice fields of Louisiana, the season is packed with birder-friendly activities.
The Ambitious Plan to Save Chesapeake Bay’s Shrinking Saltmarshes
September 26, 2017 —
The marshes are falling apart. Hope for them—and for the birds and people that call them home—comes with mud, grass, grit, and optimism.
