Conservation

Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line
July 15, 2019 — A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
July 15, 2019 — The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
The State of North America's Grassland Birds
July 11, 2019 — A new Audubon report identifies the species most vulnerable to climate change and the places they need as temperatures rise.
How to Be a Super Advocate
July 11, 2019 — Turn your love of birds into a powerful force of good.
Birds Rely on Native Plants, and Our Photos Should Reflect That
July 11, 2019 — If images only show avian species, you’re leaving out the bigger picture.
Grazing Like It’s 1799: How Ranchers Can Bring Back Grassland Birds
July 10, 2019 — A new ranching generation is taking cues from historical bison herds to help prairies, wildlife, and their businesses survive the next century.
Fast-Acting Kākāpō Scientists Curb Fungal Disease That Killed Seven Birds
July 03, 2019 — Quick thinking and donations from concerned fans have quelled the aspergillosis outbreak, though 13 of the big, green parrots remain ill.
Lead Ammo, the Top Threat to Condors, Is Now Outlawed in California
July 01, 2019 — Bullet fragments routinely poison California Condors. With cooperation from hunters, the ban could be a turning point for the endangered icons.
Proposed Pipeline Would Cut Through Golden-cheeked Warbler Habitat
June 28, 2019 — The Permian Highway gas project plans to use eminent domain to seize and raze swaths of Texas Hill Country—home to the endangered songbird.
Piping Plovers Nest in Chicago for the First Time in Over Half a Century
June 28, 2019 — The enterprising pair have made Montrose Beach their new home, and not even flooding will keep them from trying to build a family