How A 60-Year-Old Shipwreck Is Still Hurting Birds Today
March 15, 2016 —
Oil from the S.S. Jacob Luckenbach has killed over 50,000 birds . . . and four of them died just this winter.
Bird and Conservation News
Can Birds Survive Without Mosquitoes?
March 10, 2016 —
With tropical diseases like Zika spreading across the globe, many experts suggest eradicating mosquitoes to save human lives.
What’s Next for the California Coastal Commission?
March 10, 2016 —
In the aftermath of a controversial ouster, conservationists are keeping tabs on the agency that controls development along the state’s coastline.
Why City Sparrows Are Singing A Very Different Tune
March 03, 2016 —
Birds are belting their songs out at never-before-heard frequencies to beat the heavy noise around them.
How One Underappreciated Habitat Is a Boon for Birds
March 01, 2016 —
Shrublands may not be as iconic as other natural settings, but they’re finally getting the respect they deserve.
California Condors Achieve a Happy New Milestone
February 26, 2016 —
For the first time in decades, the odds are looking more in the condors’ favor.
Why Were 13 Bald Eagles Found Dead in Maryland?
February 26, 2016 —
The discovery has federal officials hot on the case. Here’s what might have happened to the birds.
How Does a Cowbird Learn To Be a Cowbird?
February 25, 2016 —
New research explains how these brood parasites—who are raised by other species—still manage to become cowbirds.
The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
February 25, 2016 —
These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
Build a Nest Box to Welcome Spring Birds
February 18, 2016 —
It’s National Nest Box Week—in the U.K., at least. But that doesn’t mean you can’t put up a box stateside—here’s how.
