Bird and Conservation News

A Newly Proposed Rule Would Loosen Protections for Eagles in the U.S.
May 10, 2016 — It might soon be legal to kill 4,200 Bald Eagles a year. Here���s why federal scientists think that���s okay.
Why Baby Birds Of Prey Are True Survivors
May 09, 2016 — Bullies, starvation, and scary predators���nest cams reveal the hardships of being a chick in the wild.
One Simple Way to Help Hummingbirds Threatened by Climate Change
May 03, 2016 — By tracking these tiny birds, we can detect important imbalances in the environment.
Will a Bald Eagle Eat Your Outdoor Cat?
April 29, 2016 — No, because it���s way too much effort.
Four Astonishing Ways Birds Are Coping With Our Energy Demands
April 29, 2016 — From Pennsylvania to Canada, birds are finding ways to dodge power structures and development.
A West Coast Win for Small Fish���and Seabirds, Too
April 29, 2016 — A landmark ruling protects vital fish species from commercial fishing off the U.S. Pacific Coast, and secures the future of seabirds in the process.
What A Baby Puffin's Diet Tells Us About Its Future
April 27, 2016 — A new study shows that climate change and commercial fisheries are affecting the fish that young puffins eat���along with their survival.
Are Kestrels the New Poster Species for Pesticides?
April 22, 2016 — Raptor populations have been on the rise since DDT was banned in the ���70s���except for the American Kestrel.
First Wild Whooping Crane Hatches In Louisiana Since WWII
April 14, 2016 — Can one baby crane carry the hopes of an entire endangered species?