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From Sea to Tree, Scientists Are Tracking Marbled Murrelets With Rising Precision

From Sea to Tree, Scientists Are Tracking Marbled Murrelets With Rising Precision

September 27, 2018 — A network of experts in Oregon seeks to uncover the secrets of a threatened, enigmatic seabird.
Guardians of the Grebes

Guardians of the Grebes

September 27, 2018 — To protect climate-threatened Hooded Grebes, volunteers camp out at remote, high-elevation lakes in Patagonia for the entire breeding season.
How Prairie Birds Found an Unexpected Group of Heroes in Hunters

How Prairie Birds Found an Unexpected Group of Heroes in Hunters

September 25, 2018 — As critical habitat disappears, imperiled grassland species are finding refuge on land preserved for an exotic pheasant.
Reimagining the Great Horned Owl

Reimagining the Great Horned Owl

September 24, 2018 — Animator Christoph Niemann brings new life to his tool in a mixed-media rendition of a raptor.
A Naturalist With a Checkered Past Rediscovered a Long-lost Parrot . . . Then Things Got Interesting

A Naturalist With a Checkered Past Rediscovered a Long-lost Parrot . . . Then Things Got Interesting

September 24, 2018 — When John Young, Australia’s “Wild Detective,” proved that the Night Parrot hadn’t gone extinct, both man and bird got a shot at a comeback.
How To Help Birds in the Long Run

How To Help Birds in the Long Run

September 21, 2018 — Conservation wins take time to build—and quick action to protect.
Meet the Undercover Crime Unit Battling Miami's Black Market of Birds

Meet the Undercover Crime Unit Battling Miami's Black Market of Birds

September 21, 2018 — Multimillion-dollar sales of songbirds heap pressure on species already in decline. We go inside the covert investigation to capture traffickers.
Why Climate Change Is a Bird Issue

Why Climate Change Is a Bird Issue

September 21, 2018 — Polluting shouldn't be free; it's time for a price on carbon.
Led by Tribal Scientists, Montana’s Trumpeter Swan Revival Is a Triumph

Led by Tribal Scientists, Montana’s Trumpeter Swan Revival Is a Triumph

September 21, 2018 — After two decades the Flathead Indian Reservation’s breeding program prepares for its swan song.
Recent Attacks on the Endangered Species Act Are a Boon for Industry

Recent Attacks on the Endangered Species Act Are a Boon for Industry

September 20, 2018 — If approved, the Trump administration's plan would weaken the law in a number of ways, including stripping protections for birds on the brink.