Birds Have Their Own Disease Problems That Sometimes Become Ours
By Kevin Wheeler
March 27, 2020 — Avians aren’t the source of COVID-19, but some do harbor pathogens that can infect humans. Here's what you need to know and how to stay safe.
Federal Land Beats Private Property for Protecting Endangered Species
By Kevin Wheeler
March 16, 2020 — At a time of rollbacks for public land protections, a new study shows they’re crucial for keeping vulnerable wildlife populations intact.
Hot, Bothered, and Parasite-free: Why Birds Sun Themselves
By Kevin Wheeler
February 27, 2020 — Avian sunbathing has mystified ornithologists for decades, but some recent research is confirming an old suspicion that the behavior helps fend off lice.
These Beloved Warblers Migrate North Almost a Week Earlier Than 50 Years Ago
By Kevin Wheeler
February 21, 2020 — Black-throated Blue Warblers now start spring migration 5.5 days sooner than they did in the 1960s, a new study finds. Is climate change to blame?