Meet the Fire Starters Restoring One of North America’s Greatest Forests
By Gabriel Popkin
October 02, 2023 — In the Southeast, the fates of longleaf pines and Red-cockaded Woodpeckers are inextricably tied. To save both, we must remember how to embrace fire.
How the War in Ukraine Takes a Devastating Toll on Nature
By Kristi Marciano
October 02, 2023 — As the collateral damage to the nation’s environment and wildlife mounts, conservationists, scientists, and birders do what they can to continue their work and help each other.
These Are the Seabirds Most Vulnerable to Plastic Pollution
By Jessica Leber
October 02, 2023 — As more marine plastic accumulates, the biology of some ocean-going birds puts them at particular risk. Scientists can now pinpoint which species may face the highest exposure.
September 30, 2023 — Harvesting wild food is a great way to deepen your native-plant know-how. Get started with help from expert and influencer Alexis Nikole Nelson.
A Celebration of the Bobolink's Star-Guided Migration
By Jessica McKenzie
August 23, 2023 — In her piece "I’ll See You When I Get There," artist Kirsten Furlong uses ink and acrylic to capture the birds' seemingly magical journeys.